
If an SVG file is compressed with GZIP compression, the file will end with the. This is why website and print graphics are often built in the SVG format, so they can be resized to fit different designs in the future. Since text is used to describe the graphic, an SVG file can be scaled to different sizes without losing quality-in other words, the format is resolution-independent. Files in this format use an XML-based text format to describe how the image should appear. What Is an SVG File?Ī file with the SVG file extension is most likely a Scalable Vector Graphics file. This article explains what an SVG file is and how the format is different than other image formats, how to open one, and how to convert one to a more common format like PNG or JPG.

Convert to PNG or JPG using our tool (below) or to other formats with a graphics editor.

