What are the best SVG conversion tools and guides for BIMI logo creation?
Summary
What email marketers say9Marketer opinions
Email marketer from Email Geeks shares another video his company put out about creating a BIMI-supported SVG logo file: <https://blog.redsift.com/bimi/how-to-create-a-bimi-supported-svg-logo-file/>
Email marketer from StackOverflow explains the common issues that cause BIMI SVG validation failures, such as incorrect SVG profile, presence of unsupported features (like filters or scripts), or incorrect XML structure. It also suggests using online validators to identify specific errors.
Email marketer from Email Geeks explains there is likely a discrepancy between the SVG rendered and the exact standard, especially as tools like Illustrator love putting supplemental markup that causes validation issues. He provides an example SVG structure.
Email marketer from Email Sender details the step-by-step process for BIMI implementation, including SVG logo preparation and provides best practices to ensure that email senders meet the requirements for a successful BIMI setup.
Email marketer from Reddit suggests using simple vector shapes, avoiding gradients and complex effects, and thoroughly validating the SVG file before deploying it for BIMI. They also recommend using a text editor to manually clean up the SVG code.
Email marketer from Red Sift provides a detailed walkthrough on creating a BIMI-supported SVG logo file, covering aspects such as using vector graphics software, ensuring the file uses the SVG Tiny Portable/Secure profile, optimizing the file size, and making it accessible via HTTPS.
Email marketer from OnlyMyEmail provides an overview of BIMI, including its benefits for brand visibility and email security. It advises users to utilize tools that convert images, with the tool creating a correct vector format.
Email marketer from EmailGeeks forums recommends using vector graphics software like Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape to create BIMI-compliant SVGs. They stress the importance of understanding how the software handles SVG profiles and clean code generation.
Email marketer from BIMI Group provides a list of SVG conversion tools, and provides details on how to use these tools to generate the correct vector format.
What the experts say4Expert opinions
Expert from Word to the Wise discusses BIMI SVG validation issues, recommending checking for compliance with the SVG Tiny Portable/Secure profile and using validators to identify problems like unsupported features or incorrect XML structure.
Expert from Email Geeks states that nothing has changed with the BIMI logo SVG conversion tools or required software since they (the BIMI group) published them.
Expert from Email Geeks clarifies that the BIMI logo SVG conversion tools are designed to fix the format to tiny-ps as no SVG tool exports in the proper format. The conversion tools perform the basic work but the SVG has to be mostly correct to start.
Expert from Email Geeks shares a video he made using the BIMI SVG conversion tools to demonstrate how they should work: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mANDP_lSaK8>
What the documentation says4Technical articles
Documentation from W3C outlines the SVG Tiny 1.2 profile specifications, detailing the supported features, syntax, and rendering requirements. It emphasizes adherence to these specifications for interoperability and consistent display across different platforms and devices, crucial for BIMI compliance.
Documentation from Inkscape shows how to save as SVG Tiny. When saving your work, select `Optimized SVG` as the output format in the save dialog. In the dialog window that pops up, on the `Options` tab, there is an `SVG version` option. Select `SVG 1.1` in the dropdown.
Documentation from MDN Web Docs explains that SVG Tiny is a profile of SVG intended for devices with limited resources. It omits features like filters and some animation capabilities to reduce processing and file size, making it suitable for BIMI logos.
Documentation from BIMI Group details the specific SVG requirements for BIMI logos, emphasizing that the SVG must be a vector graphic, be publicly accessible via HTTPS, and conform to the SVG Tiny Portable/Secure profile. It also notes the necessity of removing any animation or interactivity.