Scalable Vector Graphics
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SVG is an XML based file format. It allows to create vector
graphics with animation and interaction support. It can be edited
with any text editor.
Name | Scalable Vector Graphics |
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Kurzer Name | SVG |
Developed by | W3C |
Year | 2001 (SVG 1.0) |
Vorteile | Vector graphics: can be resized without quality loss Text-based: can be edited with a text editor |
Nachteile | Security issues; can contain executable code (javascript) and non-embedded (URI) resources, so essentially requires a browser for proper viewing. Not intended for print. |
Eigenschaften | |
Vector graphics | Ja |
Raster image | Ja Can have embedded JPEG/PNG |
Lossless | Ja |
Animation support | Ja |
Transparency support | Ja |
Layers support | Ja |
HDR | Nein |
Maximum bit depth | 8-bit |
CMYK support (for print) | Ja |
Maximum number of channels | 4 (RGBA) |
Commonly used for | Scalable graphics |
Browser support (without plugin) | |
Google Chrome | Ja |
Microsoft Edge | Ja |
Safari | Ja |
Firefox | Ja |
Opera | Ja |
Additional | |
File extensions | .svg .svgz |
Wikipedia | wikipedia.org/... |
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