Images

The SVG format

An SVG contains no pixels but drawing instructions: lines, curves, colours. That’s why it stays sharp at any size and is perfect for logos and icons. Many platforms, though, only accept raster images, and that’s when you need to convert it.

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Fact sheet

SVG

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

Best for: Logos, icons, flat illustrations, charts for the web.
Limits: Not suitable for photos; many social networks, marketplaces and office programs won’t upload it.
Compression: XML text, compressible
Transparency: Yes
Animation: Yes
Extensions: .svg
MIME type: image/svg+xml
Since: 2001

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Questions about the SVG format

How do I open a SVG file?

Usually a double click is enough: operating systems and the most common programs recognise it. If the program or website you use won’t accept it, you can convert it here to a more common format, for example PNG.

What extension do SVG files have?

.svg. The MIME type is image/svg+xml.

Does converting a SVG lose quality?

It depends on the target format: to lossless formats (PNG, FLAC, WAV) nothing is lost; to compressed formats (JPG, MP3, MP4) you can choose the quality to balance size and result.