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SVG file format

Extension.svg
Categoryimages
Programs
Adobe Photoshop
Apple Preview
Corel Paint Shop Pro
Corel SVG Viewer
Description.svg (Scalable Vector Graphics) The .svg format is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and animation. SVG images and their behaviors are defined in XML text files, which means they can be searched, indexed, scripted, and compressedThey are scalable to different sizes without losing quality, making them ideal for high-resolution displays and responsive web design. SVG is commonly used for icons, charts, and logos on websites and in various applications where scaling without loss of quality is important.
Technical detailsThe `.svg` format, or Scalable Vector Graphics, is an XML-based vector image format for 2D graphics with interactivity and animation. Here are the key technical details: - Vector Graphics: Scalable without loss of quality, ideal for logos and icons. - XML-Based: Human-readable and editable with text editors. - Interactivity and Animation: Supports JavaScript and CSS for interactivity. - Web Standards: Integrates well with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web graphics. - Style and Scripting: CSS controls appearance, JavaScript allows interactivity. - DOM Integration: Manipulable in the web's Document Object Model (DOM). - Accessibility: Text is selectable and searchable, more accessible than raster. - Compression: Compressible with standard algorithms like GZIP. - Cross-platform: Supported on modern browsers and platforms. - Print Quality: High-quality printing at any scale. - Filters and Effects: Supports gradients, shadows, and visual effects. - File Size: Smaller than raster for icons and logos, but can get large. - Embedding: Easily embedded in web pages. `.svg` is prized in web development, graphic design, and applications needing scalable, high-quality graphics with interactivity and animation.
MIME type
image/svg+xml