How to Export SVG Animation from After Effects

Exporting animated SVG directly from After Effects' native render queue is not a built-in feature. To achieve SVG animation export, you typically need to utilize third-party plugins or extensions that add this functionality. The process described in the provided reference outlines the steps involved when using such a tool.

Here's how to export SVG animation from After Effects based on the method described in the reference:

Steps for SVG Animation Export (Using a Third-Party Tool)

Based on the reference, the process involves selecting your composition and configuring specific export settings likely within a plugin interface or a dedicated render settings area provided by the tool.

1. Select Your Composition: In After Effects, make sure the composition you want to export as an SVG animation is selected or active.
2. Refresh the List: The reference mentions "Moving refresh the list." This step might be specific to the interface of the tool being used, potentially to ensure the composition list is up-to-date.
3. Access Export Settings: Go to the settings or render settings area where the third-party SVG export tool is integrated.
4. Find the SVG Export Option: Look for the specific option related to SVG export. The reference mentions finding the "SMI. SVG" setting, which likely refers to exporting the animation in the SVG format using SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) for the animation.
5. Configure Save Settings: Set the options for saving the file.
6. Choose Location: Select the desired folder or location on your computer where the exported SVG file will be saved.
7. Render: Finally, initiate the rendering process by hitting the Render button within the tool's interface.

Following these steps, as outlined in the reference, will generate an SVG file containing your animation, often using the SMIL standard to define the motion and changes over time.

It's important to note that the exact menu names and steps might vary slightly depending on the specific third-party plugin or extension you are using for SVG animation export in After Effects.