Create a representative illustration in Inkscape with text, gradients, layers, and a complex path. Save the source SVG, export the format the recipient needs, and inspect both at the final display or print size. Reopen the SVG to make a late edit and check whether fonts and linked assets remain intact.
If colleagues use other design tools, test a round trip rather than assuming SVG guarantees full editability. The best tool is one that keeps the master artwork reliable and produces the required output without manual repair.
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