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Are There Limits on Vectors?
Hello!
I've been working on a tiny project, it takes about ten to fifteen minutes to complete and is about 25 slides in total. I had some issues with the file breaking and when I export it sometimes it takes a long time to load certain slides.
I was told via a co-worker that there were too many vectors and that I need to replace all my vectors with images. Is there a limit to how many vectors that we can use in a project? I have about 3-5 on each page, is that going to hurt the performance of the project?
I ended up restarting my computer and replacing the background vectors with PNGs and it looks to be in working order now.
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Thank you! Those resources help!
I used them as a background but it was more of an overlay, like placing an image on the slide. I didn't use the slide background feature to apply them (if that makes sense).
I don't think I'll get make anything over 2048, I'd rather not melt this tiny computer. Would it be a safer bet to keep most of my vectors as PNGs instead? Will it effect how easily users can view the content once I put it in our LMS?
I wish I could share the project file but it has proprietary information in it... I was using resources from Canva, converted my Canva template to PowerPoint, and then all the images copy pasted as SVGs.Thanks again for the response!
Hi EllieTang! Thank you for the extra details! A good rule of thumb when you're thinking about SVGs vs. PNG is that SVGs are perfect for crisp, scalable graphics like logos, icons, and diagrams because they’re vector-based and stay sharp at any size. PNGs, made of pixels, are better for detailed images like photos, screenshots, or anything with soft edges or transparency. When in doubt, use SVG for clean lines and PNG when detail matters.
We understand that you can't share a file but if you run into another issue similar to this, we can often work from a screenshot or even sign an NDA if you prefer.
Hi EllieTang!
Happy to share some insight on this!
There is no official limit on the amount of SVGs that can be used in a Storyline course. However, a Vector that's comprised of several Nodes (fill, stroke, gradient, etc.) is heavier to render than a simple shape. This could impact performance, especially during preview or publish. The practical limit is determined by your machine's resources, and how complex the Vector assets are. We suggest keeping image sizes reasonable (under 2048×2048) to avoid unnecessary scaling or memory burden.
While Storyline does support SVGs, there are some limitations such as:
- Storyline does not support animated SVGs.
- SVGs cannot be used as a Slide Background.
In your post you referred to "background vectors". Were you trying to use these SVGs as a Slide backgrounds specifically?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
