When I try to download an SVG, it just shows up as an Edge HTML file. Where is the SVG?

Sometimes SVG files can appear in your Windows File Manager as an Edge HTML or Chrome HTML. The file is still an SVG, but your computer doesn't recognize it as such because it's not associated with an SVG-related program on your computer. You can either ignore this and continue to use and upload this file to your illustration and design software, or you can follow these directions to associate it:

1. On Windows 10: Right click on the Microsoft icon on the left corner of the task bar (4 rectangles or windows sign)

2. Click on Settings > Apps > Default apps > Set Your Default Programs > Choose default apps by file type

3. From the Name column on the left, scroll down until you see .svg and .svgz

4. You will notice that the SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files have been associated with Google Chrome, Firefox or another browser or program or it might say Choose a default.

5. Click on the Default Program that is currently there and a box will pop up allowing you to Choose an App.

6. Click on the Program you want to use (either Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape.)

7. If the program you want to use isn't showing up in Step 6 above, click on the bottom option which is "Look for an app in the Microsoft Store". The Microsoft store should open. Click on the magnifying glass and search for the program you are looking for and download it from the app store. After downloading, go back and close out settings and try again from Step 1.

8. Wait for 15-20 secs, (could be longer if you have many many files to be reset).

9. Go back and open any file which was previously acting funny and Voila! It is all set and you are back to the normal world!