What is SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)?
Definition
SVG is an XML-based vector image format that scales to any size without quality loss.
Features
- •XML-based vector format
- •Infinitely scalable
- •CSS styling and JavaScript animation
- •Text-based and editable
Advantages
- ✓Perfect scalability
- ✓Small file size for simple graphics
- ✓Editable in text editors
- ✓SEO-friendly
Use Cases
- ▶Web icons and logos
- ▶Infographics
- ▶Responsive design elements
How to Open
All modern browsers, Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape.
Developer & Release
Developed by W3C. Became a web standard in 2001.