SVG file extension

You can open file with SVG using special software abopted to do this. In order to open SVG file download one of the software.

How to open SVG file

SVG is a graphic format that displays 2D vector images. It's also an XML markup language extension that is frequently used to create the visual part of websites and applications.

Where SVG is used

SVG allows objects to be made interactive and animated. By using the extension in conjunction with HTML, you can create interactive maps for website or app users. SVG is often an integral part of digital infographics. Users can interact with parts of an image to grasp information more quickly.
SVG is an open standard for which editing access can be granted to third parties. Files can be edited by using basic XML markup techniques. Unique features:

  • Data can be compressed.
  • Scaling SVG has no impact on the quality of its display.
  • It's compatible with CSS.
  • It uses complex graphic structures.

How to open SVG files

Graphic editors are the main and most common software used to work with SVG files. Most browsers can display the format, which is why an SVG file can be viewed by just opening it in any installed browser or text editor.

SVG extension in Text Editor

Use one of the following programs to edit a document:

Converting SVG files

SVG can be converted to PNG, JPEG, GIF, PDF, and other formats. The file can be opened in common image viewers without using software for vector graphics. You can convert a document at image.online-convert.com

SVG Icon
File type:
Scalable Vector Graphics File
Developer:
Adobe Systems
Category:
Vector image files

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) two-dimensional vector graphic format that was created as a default format to display vector graphics on the Web. Images in this format are described using a text format based on XML. SVG is an open format created under the W3C, with Adobe playing a major role. Adobe Creative Suite applications (for example Illustrator and GoLive) can generate and export SVG files. SVG is not basically compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements and InDesign, but these files may be opened using the SVG Kit for Adobe CS plug-in created by Scand.

How to open file with SVG extension?

Similar file formats and extensions.

.SVF.SVE.SVD.SVC
.SVGZ.SVI.SVN-BASE.SVN-WORK