What is SVG?
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a family of specifications of an XML-based file format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics, both static and dynamic (i.e. interactive or animated).
The SVG specification is an open standard that has been under development by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) since 1999. SVG images and their behaviours are defined in XML text files. This means that they can be searched, indexed, scripted and, if required, compressed. Since SVG documents are XML files, SVG images can be created and edited with any text editor, but specialized SVG-based drawing programs are also available. ( More info... )
SVG Essentials - W3C
SVG 1.0 | SVG 1.1 | SVG 1.2 | SVG Tiny 1.2
Getting Started
- SVG Tutorial - W3Schools.
- SVG, XML Graphics for the Web - W3C.
References
- SVG Elements Reference (SVG 1.1) - W3Schools.
Recommended Reading
SVG Essentials
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is the new XML-based graphics standard from the W3C that will enable Web documents to be smaller, faster and more interactive. This insightful book takes you through the ins and outs of SVG, from the basics to more complicated features. Whether you're a graphic designer looking for new tools, or a programmer creating and managing graphics, this book provides a solid foundation.
See also: Painting the Web
Assorted Articles About SVG
- Adobe SVG Zone - Adobe.
- An XHTML + MathML + SVG Profile - W3C.
- SVG The New Flash - Digital Web Magazine.
- Mozilla SVG Project - Mozilla Developer Center.
- SVG in Firefox 1.5 - Mozilla Developer Center.
- SVG In HTML Introduction- Mozilla Developer Center.
See also: XML