SVG
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML vocabulary for paths, text, and shapes. It scales without pixelation.
Common uses
- Logos
- Icons
- Illustrations on the web
Strengths
- Resolution independent
- Often tiny for UI glyphs
- Editable as text
Weaknesses
- Scripting and XSS if inlined carelessly
- Photographic content is the wrong job
Compatibility. Browsers render SVG. Some email clients strip it.
Size and quality. Excellent for geometry. Terrible as a photo container.
How to open it. A browser or vector editor. A text editor if you want the XML.
How to convert it. Rasterising SVG via canvas is a one-way trip to pixels. Favicon generation may rasterise.
Security and privacy. Never innerHTML an untrusted SVG. ConvertPass uses img/object-URL previews and text views.
Related tools
- Favicon generator
Build favicon PNGs locally from a square source image.
- XML to JSON
Map XML into JSON while keeping attributes and text nodes visible.
- Image to Base64
Turn an image into Base64 or a data URI without uploading it.
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Last reviewed 16 August 2026.