SVG

SVG is an XML-based vector image format standardized by the W3C in 2001. Because SVG describes shapes mathematically rather than as a pixel grid, SVG graphics scale to any resolution without loss of quality. The format supports interactivity and animation via CSS and JavaScript, making it the preferred format for icons, logos, and data visualizations on the web. SVG files can be opened and edited in any text editor as well as in vector-drawing applications.

File extensions	.svg
MIME type	image/svg+xml
Developer	W3C
First released	2001
Category	Images
Open standard	Yes

What opens SVG files

• All modern web browsers
• Adobe Illustrator
• Inkscape
• Affinity Designer
• GIMP

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