Why SVG is best image format compared to others?

Techno Kryon

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) defines vector-based graphics in XML format. It is used in two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and animation.

Scalability

One of the major advantages of SVG is that they are resolution independent. This means that unlike file types such as JPG or PNG, SVGs retain the same size for all screen resolution or size they are being at. So, on a retina display where a JPG might appear blur if it is not large enough, an SVG will still look high-quality.

File size

Using SVGs can result in smaller file sizes than other file type of images when optimized properly. It is helpful in higher resolution screens also, since SVGs don’t need to be recreated at larger sizes to accommodate. If you are using SVG files on your website design, the image will load faster than the other format type of images.

Editing capabilities

SVG files are unique use can be edited in graphic editing programs (such as Illustrator or Sketch) like other images, but also in a text editor where the mark-up can be adjusted directly by changing colors, size etc,.

Performance

Using inline SVG is advantage in the performance of a website because it eliminates the HTTP request needs to load in an image file. Since no external file needs to download, this results in smaller loading times for a page. This makes your website appear faster to user so the user need not to wait for long time.

Style control

Another advantage of using inline SVG method is that it allows you to control the styles within your image. You can control properties such as fill color, stroke color, stroke-dash offset, stroke-line cap, stroke-width, sizing, segment-fill, and more through CSS.

Benefits of Using SVG in Web Design

1. SVG = WEB & HTML5 Standard format

Web designer nowadays using SVGs images because of its main properties! Small size, maximum quality, vector editing capabilities, css editing capabilities and the fact that it’s infinitely resizable! 

2. Uploading your logo as SVG

Use an SVG file for your logo designing to keep your logo sharp and clear on any size. Using SVG files will help you extract colors from your logo and change them if you want.

3. Retina and Mobile ready

If you use SVG files for your logo it will be sharp and pixel perfect in all resolutions. And it’s not that much about the size, but about the format of the content.

4. SVGs helps reducing the final size

Using SVG images will help you reduce the file size by up to 200% while maintaining the maximum quality on any display or any dimensions for your banner instead for using JPG or PNG images.

5. Upload Icons / Images

SVG files are very useful for graphics. Using SVG images won’t get pixelated.

SVG maintain their correct ratio and the graphics remains sharp and clear.

6. Recolor and redesign your graphics

If you use an SVG file, it will be easier to change any colors depending on the user request.