Best vector format to import into Xara Xtreme

[Soporose]

Hi all.

I'm still back in the Xara Xtreme Pro 5 days.

Someone who doesn't own Xara will be supplying some graphics to me, and I've been asked what vector format I want them in.

What would be the best vector format to request in case I need to import them into Xara for further editing? Best and next best if possible please.

Many thanks
- Bill

[handrawn]

back in the day I would use legacy illustrator files: .AI version 8

pretty sure xtreme pro 5 does not import SVG and I'm not sure about PDF either but that is worth a try

if they are just flat vectors you should be ok [they may come in clipped or with an applied 0px outline that you should remove] - transparencies may not work, and gradients may not be as they were

... but this is all from memory, maybe someone else who still uses xtreme 5 has better info

[Albacore]

PDF if it is straight vector. If they are exported from AI they will be clipped to the artboard all you have to do is to select the hit Alt+Q.

[gwpriester]

If your source is sending files with fonts, make sure you have the same fonts or have your source convert the fonts to outlines.

[Soporose]

Thanks people. I'll ask for PDF and see how we go.