.SVG File Extension

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Information about the file SVG
  • Scalable Vector Graphics Format
  • Vector Image Files
  • Adobe Systems

What is the SVG file?

The SVG file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Scalable Vector Graphics Format format. SVG files are supported by , Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The SVG file is one of the Vector Image Files files, just like 138 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of Scalable Vector Graphics Format is Adobe Systems.

A program that can open the SVG file is e.g. Adobe Illustrator. This software was released by Adobe Systems Incorporated. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. CorelDRAW, Adobe InDesign, PaintShop Pro, Adobe Flash Player.

MIME Types
  • image/SVG-xml
  • image/SVG+xml
  • image/vnd.adobe.SVG+xml

Programs, that can open .SVG files

Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Flash Player
Cross-platform
Serif Europe Ltd.
DrawPlus
Windows
Windows
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Illustrator
Cross-platform
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe InDesign
Windows
Corel Corporation
CorelDRAW
Windows
Mac OS
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Illustrator
Cross-platform
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe InDesign
Mac OS
The GIMP Team
GIMP
Cross-platform
The Inkscape Project
Inkscape
Cross-platform

How to open a .SVG file?

If you have problems opening the file SVG, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the SVG file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your SVG file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all SVG files should automatically open with the selected program.

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