# Cannot attach SVG from draw.io

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-attach-svg-from-draw-io/67587>\
**Category:** Bug\
**Created:** [7 Agosto, 2017 07:41 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-attach-svg-from-draw-io/67587 "2017-08-07T07:41:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![toksvaeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@toksvaeth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/toksvaeth)\
**Post date:** [7 Agosto, 2017 07:41 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-attach-svg-from-draw-io/67587/1 "2017-08-07T07:41:14Z")

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Hello,

I use [draw.io](https://www.draw.io/) to render technical diagrams. It is often of benefit to attach these to discussion topics to further a conversation or demonstrate an idea. [Draw.io](http://Draw.io) has the ability to export in [SVG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalable_Vector_Graphics) format, which is my preference when working with other discussion software.

When attempting to attach an SVG image generated through [draw.io](http://draw.io) to a Discourse topic, I am unable to do so. Instead, I receive this error:

> Sorry, but we couldn’t determine the size of the image. Maybe your image is corrupted?

I am currently uncertain if there is something special about the SVG format that [draw.io](http://draw.io) uses, or if Discourse is having trouble dealing with SVG files.

### Steps to reproduce

A sample SVG file is [available for your use](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3nYxBFHc-AZa1BGQzVaOF81a0E/view?usp=sharing). Alternatively, follow the steps below:

1. Head to [draw.io](http://draw.io) and start a new diagram.
2. Add any arbitrary shape (just one is fine) to the diagram.
3. Head to _File_ \> _Export As_ \> _SVG…_
4. Accept the defaults and hit _Export_.
5. Create a new Discourse topic.
6. Attempt to upload your SVG file.

**Expected Result** : SVG file is attached to the topic and (hopefully) rendered for users.

**Actual Result** : Unable to attach file. Error message received as follows:

> Sorry, but we couldn’t determine the size of the image. Maybe your image is corrupted?

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