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'''Scalable Vector Graphics''' (SVG) is a modular [[markup language]] for describing two-dimensional [[vector graphics | '''Scalable Vector Graphics''' (SVG) is a modular [[XML]]-based [[markup language]] for describing static, interactive, and animated two-dimensional [[vector graphics]]. | ||
The [http://www.w3.org/TR/SVG/ SVG specifications] are created, developed and maintained by the [[W3C]]. [http://www.w3.org/TR/SVG11/ SVG Version 1.1] currently has W3C Recommendation status. | |||
===Browser Support=== | |||
All modern [[web browser]]s except [[Internet Explorer]] currently feature some form of built-in support for SVG. [[Plugin]]s are available to add SVG support to Internet Explorer. | |||
* [[Opera]] 8.0 supported the SVG 1.1 Tiny specification. Opera 9.0 supported SVG 1.1 Basic and some of SVG 1.1 Full. Opera 9.5 also has partial support for SVG 1.2 Tiny. | |||
* [[Gecko]]-based browsers such as [[Firefox]], [[Camino]], [[Netscape]], and [[Flock]] have have included partial support for SVG 1.1 Full since 2005. | |||
* [[Webkit]]-based browsers such as [[Safari]] and [[Chrome]] have included partial support for SVG 1.1 Full since 2006. | |||
Revision as of 03:33, 24 November 2008
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a modular XML-based markup language for describing static, interactive, and animated two-dimensional vector graphics.
The SVG specifications are created, developed and maintained by the W3C. SVG Version 1.1 currently has W3C Recommendation status.
Browser Support
All modern web browsers except Internet Explorer currently feature some form of built-in support for SVG. Plugins are available to add SVG support to Internet Explorer.
- Opera 8.0 supported the SVG 1.1 Tiny specification. Opera 9.0 supported SVG 1.1 Basic and some of SVG 1.1 Full. Opera 9.5 also has partial support for SVG 1.2 Tiny.
- Gecko-based browsers such as Firefox, Camino, Netscape, and Flock have have included partial support for SVG 1.1 Full since 2005.
- Webkit-based browsers such as Safari and Chrome have included partial support for SVG 1.1 Full since 2006.