Difference between revisions of "SVG File Format Tips"
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Additionally, storage space needed for SVG files is usually less than raster files. | Additionally, storage space needed for SVG files is usually less than raster files. | ||
| − | SVG | + | SVG files are usually created in "drawing" software such as Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator. |
However, SVG files can even be generated manually or programmatically. | However, SVG files can even be generated manually or programmatically. | ||
| − | SVG | + | SVG files can also be interactive and/or animated. |
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==Tips == | ==Tips == | ||
| − | *'''Preview | + | *'''Preview SVG files ('''with software at PPM): |
::Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox (web browsers) | ::Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox (web browsers) | ||
::Adobe Bridge (digital asset browser) | ::Adobe Bridge (digital asset browser) | ||
| − | *'''Open | + | *'''Open SVG files''' (with software at PPM): |
::Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, VCarve, LightBurn | ::Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, VCarve, LightBurn | ||
| − | *'''Import | + | *'''Import SVG files''' (with software at PPM): |
::Inkscape, VCarve, Blender | ::Inkscape, VCarve, Blender | ||
::'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/SVG.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] the SVG file format | ::'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/SVG.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] the SVG file format | ||
| − | *'''Paste | + | *'''Paste SVG files into files''' (with software at PPM): |
::Adobe Illustrator | ::Adobe Illustrator | ||
| − | *'''Save (Save As, Export) SVG''' (with software at PPM): | + | *'''Save (Save As, Export) SVG files''' (with software at PPM): |
::Canva | ::Canva | ||
::Inkscape (The native file format of Inkscape is .svg) | ::Inkscape (The native file format of Inkscape is .svg) | ||
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::'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/SVG.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] static SVG files | ::'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/SVG.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] static SVG files | ||
| − | ::Additionally, [https://www.openstreetmap.org '''OpenStreetMap'''] can save images | + | ::Additionally, [https://www.openstreetmap.org '''OpenStreetMap'''] can save images in SVG format |
*'''Live code in SVG''' (with software at PPM): | *'''Live code in SVG''' (with software at PPM): | ||
:Visual Studio Code and the third party extension "SVG" | :Visual Studio Code and the third party extension "SVG" | ||
Revision as of 15:38, 16 July 2024
SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics, a document format to reproduce 2D graphics.
Scalable means the graphics can be made larger without loss of quality. This is not true with raster graphics.
Additionally, storage space needed for SVG files is usually less than raster files.
SVG files are usually created in "drawing" software such as Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator.
However, SVG files can even be generated manually or programmatically.
SVG files can also be interactive and/or animated.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Tips
- Preview SVG files (with software at PPM):
- Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox (web browsers)
- Adobe Bridge (digital asset browser)
- Open SVG files (with software at PPM):
- Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, VCarve, LightBurn
- Import SVG files (with software at PPM):
- Inkscape, VCarve, Blender
- Mathematica — Import the SVG file format
- Paste SVG files into files (with software at PPM):
- Adobe Illustrator
- Save (Save As, Export) SVG files (with software at PPM):
- Canva
- Inkscape (The native file format of Inkscape is .svg)
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDRAW
- Mathematica — Export static SVG files
- Additionally, OpenStreetMap can save images in SVG format
- Live code in SVG (with software at PPM):
- Visual Studio Code and the third party extension "SVG"
Classes
PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Links to external sites:
SVG — on Wikipedia
Help:SVG — at Wikimedia Commons
SVG Animations
Links to member-recommended external sites:
SVG Marketplace
Links to member-recommended external sites:
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Inkscape Tips
- Adobe Illustrator Tips
- Adobe Bridge Tips
- Visual Studio Code Tips
- Canva Tips
- Blender Tips
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- SVGnest — arrange parts to use as little material as possible
- Getting Started with SVG — at mdn web docs
- SVG Files Basics — at Shaper Tools
- SVG can do THAT?! — by Sarah Drasner
- svg files at Shaper|Hub
- OpenStreetMap — the free wiki world map.
- CodePen — build, test, and discover front-end code.
- Generate SVG Waves
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
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