AFF to SK1 Converter

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No design skills needed. The AFF to SK1 converter guides you through three simple steps — upload, convert, download.

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How to convert AFF to SK1

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose sk1 or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your sk1 file right afterwards

About formats

AFF (Acorn Draw) is a vector graphics file format native to Acorn Computers' RISC OS operating system, introduced with the Draw application bundled in RISC OS 2 in April 1989. The Draw application shipped as a standard component of every RISC OS installation, providing users with a capable vector illustration tool at no additional cost. AFF files store vector objects as a sequence of tagged data blocks, each containing object type, bounding box, and type-specific data — supported objects include paths with straight lines and Bezier curves, text objects with font references, sprite (bitmap) objects, groups, and tagged objects for application-specific extensions. Path objects use cubic Bezier curves with move, line, and curve elements, supporting variable line widths, join styles, dash patterns, and flat color fills. The coordinate system uses RISC OS draw units at 1/180 inch resolution, providing precision for both screen display and print output. One advantage is the straightforward binary structure — the tagged block architecture makes AFF files simple to parse and generate programmatically. Native operating system integration is another strength: RISC OS renders Draw files natively in its desktop environment, treating vector graphics as first-class objects alongside bitmaps. While Acorn Computers ceased operations in the late 1990s, RISC OS continues under active open-source development, and AFF files remain supported through the platform's drawing applications and conversion utilities.
Developer: Acorn Computers
Initial release: 1989
SK1 is the native file format of the sK1 project, an open-source vector graphics editor and conversion engine started by Igor Novikov in 2003 as a successor to Bernhard Herzog's Skencil. The format evolved from the original SK format, extending its capabilities while maintaining the text-based, Python-readable syntax for describing vector documents. SK1 files encode complete document structures including multiple pages, layers, guidelines, and a full hierarchy of graphic objects — Bezier paths, rectangles, circles, polygons, text blocks, and embedded raster images — with attributes for fills (solid, gradient, pattern, hatching), strokes, and transformations. The sK1 project distinguished itself by focusing on prepress and professional print production features, adding CMYK color management, ICC color profiles, spot color support, and PDF/PostScript output — capabilities unusual in open-source vector editors. One advantage is professional color handling — sK1's CMYK workflows and color management make it one of the few open-source tools suitable for print-ready vector production. The project's companion tool, UniConvertor, leverages the SK1 format as an intermediate representation for converting between numerous vector formats (CDR, CMX, WMF, EMF, SVG, and others), giving SK1 significance beyond the editor itself as a universal interchange format. The text-based file structure preserves the readability and scriptability advantages inherited from Skencil's original SK format.
Initial release: 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AFF to SK1?

Acorn Draw is obsolete, so AFF files are essentially inaccessible. SK1 opens in the free sK1 editor, restoring full vector editing.

What software reads SK1 files?

The sK1 illustration program is the primary editor. UniConvertor can also process SK1 files for further format conversion.

Is the quality preserved in conversion?

Absolutely. Vector geometry, stroke styles, and fill colors carry over cleanly from AFF to SK1.

Do I need to register for an account?

No registration required. Just open the converter page, upload your AFF file, and start converting immediately.

Can I run this converter on Linux?

Yes — Convertio is browser-based. It works on Linux, macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and any device with internet access.