How to Save
Press Save
The first window shows Quick Save when it is available, plus This Device and your signed-in cloud account.
Choose where to save
Choose This Device, Google Drive or OneDrive. Cloud choices appear after signing in with the matching account.
Complete the final window
Check the destination and signed-in account, enter a clear filename, then press the final Save button.
Save Destinations
Save an SVG to your computer or tablet. School Draw lets you choose a location when the browser supports it; otherwise the drawing goes to your downloads.
Save an SVG in the MyDrawings folder of the signed-in Google account.
Save an SVG in the MyDrawings folder of the signed-in Microsoft account.
Quick Save
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + S | Quick Save, or open the Save window when no destination exists |
| Ctrl + Shift + S | Open Save As to choose another destination or name |
On a Mac, use Cmd instead of Ctrl.
Auto-save
Auto-save works after a drawing has an established Google Drive or OneDrive location. It does not silently overwrite device downloads or browser storage.
The preference starts enabled. The Auto-save control is shown when the current drawing is eligible for cloud updates.
Green means Auto-save is on and grey means it is off. The icon changes while an update is in progress. Click it beside Save to toggle it.
When the drawing has changed, School Draw waits for a pause in your work and then periodically updates the cloud file.
SVG Drawing Files
Sharp, editable and portable
School Draw saves SVG files. They remain crisp at any size and can be reopened for editing. Your Version History is stored inside the SVG, so it travels with the saved drawing.
Handy Tips!
• Use clear names: “Rainforest poster” is easier to find than “Drawing 1”.
• Watch the Save button: Its modified state tells you that the drawing has changed since the last successful save.
• Save milestones: Use Version History before making a large change.
Important
• Cloud saving needs an internet connection and the matching signed-in account.
• Browser saves belong to this browser and may disappear if its site data is cleared.
• A drawing opened from a device cannot be overwritten automatically; Quick Save offers a newly downloaded, dated copy instead.
Common Questions
Where are cloud drawings stored?
Google Drive and OneDrive drawings are stored in a folder named MyDrawings.
Why is Quick Save not shown?
The drawing may be unchanged, may not have been saved yet, or may have been opened from a device. Use the full Save flow to establish a new destination.
Does Auto-save work without signing in?
No. Auto-save can update only an established Google Drive or OneDrive drawing.
Can I use the drawing in another application?
Yes. SVG is a standard vector-image format supported by many design, presentation and web applications.