The acronym SVG stands for scalable vector graphics, and is an open source two dimensional image format which is cross platform, spanning multiple operating systems and software packages. This file extension can be applied to both static and animated images. Interestingly, the image's data is coded in XML, adding a layer of flexibility not seen in some other vector based image file types. XML, like the common HTML language used for coding web pages, is referred to as "human readable," which makes identification of misplaced and mislabeled files much easier as their contents can be examined without the need to open the file in any particular program. Since XML is text based, this also means that SVG files can be compressed as well as searched.
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Vector based images differ fundamentally from traditional pixel based images in that rather than the image being made up of a mosaic of many tiny squares, each with their own assigned value, the shapes that make up the image are calculated mathematically using variables and formulas. Since the amount of data that makes up the shape, such as a square does not change, regardless of how large or small that shape is created, the level of detail does not change either. This is what gives .svg files their 'scalable' notation; these images can be scaled up or down without distortion of the original data. This also applies to other forms of image manipulation, like rotation, rearrangement of layers, stretching, etc. A formula which accomplishes each technique is simply applied to the initial data which calculates the form of whatever shape you're working with.
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More Info Regarding File Extension Svg
While simple shapes are useful for illustrating examples, it is important to be aware that by no means is the file type limited to the production of such shapes. Forms can be created easily with any measure of detail that the user desires, but it must also be understood that such complexity will increase the amount of data within the file, and therefore its size.
Open source file types and standards by their nature are meant to be shared across as many environments and programs as possible. Anyone is free to adopt the standard without having to pay for the privilege, making the format especially appealing to independent and open source developers. There are massive number of programs which will read or manipulate .svg files, and since many if not most of them are free the user should have little problem finding a software solution which will suit their needs. For viewing capabilities only, the best program to attempt to open an .svg with is your web browser; most currently maintained browsers have .svg support. If your goal is to actually create or edit one of these images, then you are going to need something more specifically geared towards production. Inkscape is one such editor that is completely free to use under the GNU public license. If you are looking for something commercial, Microsoft's Visio package may be more up your alley. Both contain quite similar feature sets, and your preference may hinge upon the presentation of the user interface; the best way to find what works best for you is to try trial versions of whichever commercial software you may be considering going with.
Luckily, the .svg extension is another example of a naming convention that does well to avoid confusion with other file formats. There are no currently maintained software packages that use the same extension, so unless there is a possibility that the file extension was mislabeled, it can be certain that you are working with a scalable vector graphic. Another way to verify that you are working with this type of file is to familiarize yourself with basic XML formatting and then to view the contents of the file in question with the text editor of your choice. If you are looking at a bunch of integers and equations formatted as XML then you've probably got an .svg on your hands. Conversely, if the output result is simple unformatted text as it would be read aloud or if the file is unable to be read by the text editor, then you can be sure that the file is not an .svg and that is was somehow mislabeled. If you are sure that the file you are trying to open is supposed to be a legitimate .svg, first make sur that the file is not corrupted by re-transmitting the file. To reduce the possibility of server side data damage, get the file from a different source, if possible.
