Why does the font change when viewing the published state of my SVG image imported into Webflow? It is supposed to be an image, not an actual font. Any suggestions?
TL;DR
- Convert all SVG text to vector outlines in a design tool to ensure consistent appearance.
- Re-export and re-upload the updated SVG to Webflow, avoiding external font dependencies.
- Test the published site across browsers to confirm proper rendering.
Your SVG image appears to change fonts after publishing because Webflow's live environment may not render embedded fonts or styles in the SVG the same way as the Designer or Preview mode. This font shift typically occurs when SVGs contain text elements without proper font embedding.
1. Check if the SVG Contains Live Text
- If the SVG file has actual
<text>elements (instead of paths), the font rendering depends on that font being available in the browser. - Webflow does not automatically include external fonts referenced inside an SVG, so non-system fonts may fall back to defaults when published.
2. Convert Text to Outlines
- Open your SVG in a vector editing program like Adobe Illustrator or Figma.
- Convert all text elements to vector outlines (also known as "Create Outlines" or "Flatten" text).
- This ensures the font style is preserved because letters are now paths—not live fonts.
3. Avoid External Font References in SVG
- Inspect your SVG file for font-family declarations (e.g.,
font-family="YourFont"). - If the font isn’t hosted or embedded properly, browsers will default to a fallback, causing inconsistencies.
- Best practice is to either embed fonts directly in the SVG (not recommended for Webflow) or simply use outlined text.
4. Re-upload the Clean SVG
- After outlining text, export a fresh copy of the SVG and re-upload it to Webflow’s Assets panel.
- Then reinsert or relink the updated SVG in your project to ensure old versions aren’t cached.
5. Test Across Browsers and Devices
- Different browsers may render inline fonts differently.
- Always test the published site on multiple browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) to confirm the issue is resolved.
Summary
To prevent font changes in your SVG on publish, convert embedded text to vector outlines before uploading. This locks in the appearance and eliminates dependency on font files that may not load properly in Webflow’s published environment.