Convert SVG to Textile

Why Convert SVG to Textile?

Converting SVG to Textile enables you to extract text content from vector graphics and format it with Textile markup for use in content management systems and web publishing platforms. Textile's concise syntax makes it easy to create well-structured web content from SVG text elements, titles, and descriptions.

This conversion is especially useful for teams using Redmine or other Textile-based project management tools. When SVG diagrams contain process descriptions, architecture labels, or workflow annotations, converting to Textile lets you directly paste the content into wiki pages, issue descriptions, and documentation within these platforms.

Textile also supports inline CSS class attribution, which can be useful for maintaining visual consistency when republishing SVG text content on the web. The format strikes a balance between simplicity and formatting power that is well-suited for technical content.

Our converter parses the SVG XML structure, extracts text elements and metadata, then generates properly formatted Textile markup with headings, lists, and emphasis based on the original text properties.

Key Benefits of Converting SVG to Textile:

• CMS Integration: Use extracted content directly in Redmine, Textpattern, and other Textile-based systems
• Readable Markup: Textile is human-readable even without processing
• HTML Output: Textile converts cleanly to valid HTML for web display
• Structured Content: Headings, lists, and tables from SVG text are properly formatted
• CSS Support: Add inline styles and classes to formatted content
• Plain Text: Easy to edit, version control, and collaborate on

Practical Examples

Example 1: Process Diagram Labels

Input SVG file (process.svg):

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="400" height="200">
  <title>Release Process</title>
  <text x="50" y="40" font-weight="bold">Release Workflow</text>
  <text x="50" y="80">Code Review</text>
  <text x="200" y="80">QA Testing</text>
  <text x="350" y="80">Deployment</text>
</svg>

Output Textile file (process.textile):

h1. Release Process

h2. Release Workflow

* Code Review
* QA Testing
* Deployment

Example 2: Feature Comparison Chart

Input SVG file (comparison.svg):

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="400" height="200">
  <title>Feature Comparison</title>
  <text x="200" y="30" text-anchor="middle" font-size="18">Plan Comparison</text>
  <text x="100" y="70">Basic: 5 GB Storage</text>
  <text x="100" y="100">Pro: 50 GB Storage</text>
  <text x="100" y="130">Enterprise: Unlimited</text>
</svg>

Output Textile file (comparison.textile):

h1. Feature Comparison

h2. Plan Comparison

* Basic: 5 GB Storage
* Pro: 50 GB Storage
* Enterprise: Unlimited

Example 3: Status Dashboard

Input SVG file (status.svg):

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="300" height="250">
  <title>Service Status</title>
  <desc>Current status of all services</desc>
  <text x="150" y="30" text-anchor="middle" font-size="16">Service Health</text>
  <text x="50" y="80" fill="#27ae60">API: Operational</text>
  <text x="50" y="120" fill="#27ae60">Database: Operational</text>
  <text x="50" y="160" fill="#f39c12">CDN: Degraded</text>
  <text x="50" y="200" fill="#27ae60">Email: Operational</text>
</svg>

Output Textile file (status.textile):

h1. Service Status

p. Current status of all services

h2. Service Health

* API: Operational
* Database: Operational
* CDN: Degraded
* Email: Operational

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Textile markup?

A: Textile is a lightweight markup language created by Dean Allen in 2002. It uses simple text-based syntax (like h1. for headings, * for bold) that converts to HTML. It is used in content management systems like Redmine and Textpattern for writing formatted web content.

Q: What SVG content is converted to Textile?

A: The converter extracts text elements, title tags, description tags, and readable metadata from the SVG file. Vector shapes, paths, colors, and animations are not transferred. The extracted text is formatted with appropriate Textile markup based on its properties.

Q: Can I use the output in Redmine?

A: Yes, the generated Textile markup is fully compatible with Redmine's wiki syntax. You can paste the content directly into Redmine wiki pages, issue descriptions, and project documentation without modification.

Q: How are SVG text styles mapped to Textile formatting?

A: SVG font-weight="bold" maps to Textile bold (*text*), font-style="italic" maps to italic (_text_), and text-decoration="underline" maps to underline (+text+). Font sizes are used to determine heading levels (h1., h2., etc.).

Q: Does Textile support images from SVG?

A: The converter focuses on text content extraction. Textile does support image syntax (!url!), but embedded raster images from SVG are not automatically transferred. You can manually add image references to the Textile output after conversion.

Q: Can I convert Textile back to SVG?

A: Converting Textile back to SVG would create a new SVG with text elements based on the document content, but the original visual layout, shapes, and graphical elements cannot be reconstructed from the text-only Textile output.

Q: Is Textile similar to Markdown?

A: Textile and Markdown are both lightweight markup languages, but they use different syntax. Textile uses h1. for headings (vs # in Markdown), * for bold (vs **), and _ for italic (vs *). Textile offers more built-in formatting options but has a smaller ecosystem than Markdown.

Q: How are SVG groups and layers handled?

A: The converter traverses all SVG groups (<g> elements) and layers to find text content. Text from nested groups is extracted and included in the Textile output in document order, ensuring complete text coverage regardless of SVG structure.