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'''SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics,''' a document format to reproduce 2D graphics. | '''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. | + | Scalable means the graphics can be made larger without loss of quality. (This is not always true with raster graphics.) |
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. | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 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 always 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.
(an SVGZ file is a compressed SVG file.)
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.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:
- Getting Started with SVG — at mdn web docs
- SVG Files Basics — at Shaper Tools
- CodePen — build, test, and discover front-end code
- SVG — on Wikipedia
- Help:SVG — at Wikimedia Commons
SVG Animations
Links to external sites:
- SVG can do THAT?! — by Sarah Drasner
- SVG Animation — at w3 schools
SVG Marketplace
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.
(Use our #job-board channel if you want to hire somebody to create a file, for example.)
Links to external sites:
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Inkscape Tips
- Adobe Illustrator Tips
- Adobe Bridge Tips
- Visual Studio Code Tips
- Canva Tips
- CorelDRAW X6 Tips
- Blender Tips
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- SVGnest — arrange parts to use as little material as possible
- OpenStreetMap — the free wiki world map.
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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