Monday, July 22, 2013

SVG - Scalable Vector Graphics



Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based vector image format  for two-dimensional graphics that has support for interactivity and animation.

Advantages:
  • Small file sizes that compress well.
  • Scales to any size without losing clarity.
  • Looks great on retina displays.
  • Design control like interactivity and filters.
Disadvantages:
  • Longer application loading (svg is converted into png) - especially with detailed graphic.
  • Relative Big svg file size (for more advanced graphics, many details, ex. shadows etc).
  • Can't able to use every possible vector graphic features.
  • Not yet widely supported.
Browsers Supported: Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer 9 and 10, Google Chrome, Opera, and Safari .
Inkscape is best editor for SVG images.  
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