SVG
An XML-based graphics format for scalable two-dimensional vector graphics that can also include text, raster images, styling, and animation.
General information
- Format name
- Scalable Vector Graphics
- Extension
.svg- MIME type
image/svg+xml- Category
- image
- Data type
- Text
- Developer
- World Wide Web Consortium
Image properties
- Structure
- Vector
- Compression
- Uncompressed
- Transparency
- Yes
- Animation
- Yes
Common uses
Logos
Icons
Illustrations
Diagrams
Charts
Scalable web graphics
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 2 | World Wide Web Consortium | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Type Registration for image/svg+xml | World Wide Web Consortium | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 3, 2026
- Last updated
- October 3, 2026