在Illustrator中将300个文字（含阿拉伯语）转换为SVG矢量图形的最优方法

Hey folks, let's tackle these two scenarios for converting 300 text items to SVG in Illustrator—no need to waste hours doing this one by one! Here's the most efficient workflow for both regular and Arabic text:

When dealing with a large number of regular text objects, batch processing is your best friend:

• Organize & select all text first
  If your text is scattered across layers, use Select > Object > Text Objects to instantly select every text item in your document. For better control, group them in a single layer folder beforehand.
• Convert text to outlines (critical step)
  With all text selected, hit Ctrl+Shift+O (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+O (Mac), or right-click and choose Create Outlines. This turns each text item into editable vector paths, so your SVG won't rely on external fonts when opened elsewhere.
• Batch export to individual SVGs
  Manually exporting 300 files is a nightmare—use Illustrator's built-in script instead:
  1. Keep all text objects selected (or ensure each is on its own artboard if you prefer that workflow).
  2. Go to File > Scripts > Export Each.
  3. In the export window, choose SVG as the format, pick your save location, and click Export.
  4. In the SVG export settings, double-check:
     • Font: Set to Convert to Outlines (extra insurance even though we already did this)
     • Images: Choose Embed to keep everything self-contained
     • Uncheck Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities to shrink file sizes

Arabic text has unique right-to-left flow and ligature rules, so we need to tweak the workflow to avoid rendering issues:

• Enable Middle Eastern language support first
  Head to Edit > Preferences > Type (Windows) or Illustrator > Preferences > Type (Mac), then check Show Middle Eastern Options. This lets you fix right-to-left alignment, adjust ligatures, and ensure proper character connection—critical before converting to outlines.
• Validate & convert to outlines
  Double-check every Arabic text block to confirm the flow, ligatures, and spacing are correct (once you convert to outlines, you can't edit the text itself!). Then select all text and use Ctrl+Shift+O/Cmd+Shift+O to create outlines, just like with regular text.
• Batch export with compatibility in mind
  Use the same Export Each script for batch processing, but adjust these SVG settings to avoid rendering glitches:
  1. In the SVG export panel, set Text to Convert to Outlines (never leave this as "Preserve Editable Text"—most SVG viewers struggle with Arabic text rendering).
  2. Set Encoding to UTF-8 to prevent character corruption.
  3. Optionally, check Responsive if you want the SVGs to scale without fixed dimensions.
  4. After exporting, spot-check 5-10 files to make sure Arabic ligatures and right-to-left flow are preserved correctly.

Pro Tips to Save Time #

• If all 300 text items share the same style, create a Graphic Style for one, apply it to all, then convert to outlines—this ensures consistency.
• Clean up your document before exporting: Use Object > Path > Clean Up to remove redundant points and paths, reducing SVG file sizes.
• For Arabic text that splits into disjointed paths after outlining, select each text block and use Object > Compound Path > Make to keep the shape intact.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者John Kings