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Mathematica Import/Export Format

SVG (.svg, .sgvz)

MIME type: image/svg+xml
SVG vector graphics format.
Intended for two-dimensional vector graphics on the web.
Partially supported by several web browsers and browser plug-ins.
SVG is an acronym for Scalable Vector Graphics.
XML-based text format.
Can represent static and animated graphics.
Supports RGB color with an optional alpha channel.
Developed by the W3C SVG Working Group since 1998.
  • Export supports SVG versions 1.0 and 1.1.
  • Mathematica exports static SVG graphics.
EXPORT
  • Export["file.svg", expr] exports text or vector graphics to SVG.
  • Export["file.svg", expr, elem] creates an SVG file by treating expr as specifying element elem.
  • The export format can be explicitly specified with the command Export["file", expr, "SVG"].
  • See the reference pages for full general information on Export.
ELEMENTS
  • Data representation element:
"Graphics"arbitrary 2D graphics
  • Export uses the "Graphics" element by default.
EXAMPLESCLOSE ALL
Basic Examples
Export vector graphics to SVG:
This converts formatted text to the SVG format:
Export a function plot to SVG:
Show SVG data created by Mathematica:
Export vector graphics to SVG:
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This converts formatted text to the SVG format:
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Export a function plot to SVG:
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Show SVG data created by Mathematica:
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