It can look pretty indecipherable. Now I'll show you how to vectorize text in Illustrator. To convert text to outlines, go Select > Select All. Can I change the size and color of the shape? Use 'SVG filters' in preference to Illustrator or Photoshop . Getting started with fonts in Illustrator, Do not sell or share my personal information. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. I did not convert it. The process is the same whether you ungroup and edit individual letters or the text as a whole.Select the letter(s) and drag the corner points of the transform box to resize the text. Is it a bug? Wait a few seconds till the process is completed. The final code - to make it a valid .svg file is: