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SVG

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Getting Started
This tutorial will help get you started using SVG.
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML markup language for describing two-dimensional vector graphics. Basically SVG is to graphics what XHTML is to text.

SVG is similar in scope to Adobe's proprietary Flash technology, but what distinguishes SVG from Flash is that it is a W3C recommendation (i.e., a standard for all intents and purposes) and that it is XML-based as opposed to a closed binary format. It is explicitly designed to work with other W3C standards such as CSS, DOM and SMIL.


Why use SVG?

Great Image Format
SVG is a vector graphics format. Vector graphics can be scaled without loss of image quality, while raster (bitmap) graphics cannot.

Enhance HTML Content
SVG works together with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Use SVG to enhance a regular HTML page or web application.

SVG in Mozilla
Notes and information on how SVG is implemented in Mozilla.

Tools

Animation and Interactions
Like HTML, SVG has a document model (DOM), events and is accessible from JavaScript. This allows developers to create rich animations and interactive images.

Mapping, Charting, Games & 3D Experiments
While a little SVG can go a long way to enhanced web content, here are some examples of heavy SVG usage.

Community

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Related Topics

XML, Canvas


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