SVG File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .svg
MIME Type image/svg+xml
Format Type Vector
Developed by World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Introduction Year 1999
XML based Yes
Scalability Infinitely without loss of quality
Editable in Text Editors Yes
Embedded Scripts Supports JavaScript
Interactivity Support Yes
Animation Support Yes
Compression Optional, can be compressed as SVGZ
Accessibility Features Text-based, screen reader accessible
Usage Applications Web graphics, icons, logos, diagrams
Graphic Elements Paths, rectangles, circles, ellipses, text, and more
Styling CSS styling & attributes
Gradient and Pattern Fills Supported
Filter Effects Supported
Text on Path Supported
Linking Can link to external resources and define reusable components