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SVG file format

Extension.svg
Categoryimages
Programs
Adobe Photoshop
Apple Preview
Corel Paint Shop Pro
Corel SVG Viewer
DescriptionThe .svg format is an XML-based vector image format specifically designed for two-dimensional graphics. It supports both interactivity and animation. Graphics in this format are scalable to different sizes without any noticeable loss in quality, making .svg a top choice for high-resolution displays and responsive web design.
Technical detailsKey Technical Aspects:
- Vector Graphics: .svg format images are scalable without losing quality, making them ideal for logos and icons.
- XML-Based: .svg files are human-readable and editable using text editors.
- Interactivity and Animation: The .svg format supports JavaScript and CSS, leading to enhanced interactivity.
- Website Standards: The .svg format integrates seamlessly with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, making it an excellent choice for web graphics.
- DOM Integration: .svg files can be modified using the Document Object Model (DOM) on the web.
- Accessibility: In the .svg format, text is selectable and searchable, making it more user-friendly than raster images.
- Cross-platform: Modern browsers and platforms, such as Google Chrome and Firefox, universally support the .svg format.
- File Size: Generally, .svg files are more compact than raster files when used for icons and logos. However, they can become relatively large in certain situations.
MIME type
image/svg+xml