| Name | Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) |
| File Extension | .svg |
| MIME Type | image/svg+xml |
| Description | XML-based vector image format |
| Version(s) | SVG 1.0, SVG 1.1, SVG 1.2, SVG 2.0 (in development) |
| Authoring Language | XML (Extensible Markup Language) |
| Purpose | Scalable graphics for the web |
| Image Elements | Paths, lines, shapes, text, images, gradients, masks |
| Animation | Supports animations and interactivity |
| Styling | Styled with CSS or inline styles |
| Text Support | Full support for text rendering |
| Compatibility | Supported by modern web browsers |
| Resolution | Resolution-independent (vector graphics) |
| Scalability | Infinitely scalable without loss of quality |
| Compression | Compressible, may use GZIP compression |
| Metadata | Supports metadata like title, description, etc. |
| Accessibility | Can be made accessible with proper semantic markup |
| Interactive Features | Supports hyperlinks and JavaScript interactions |
| Fonts | Supports custom fonts using @font-face |
| Filters and Effects | Supports various filters and effects |
| Export Formats | Can be converted to other image formats (PNG, JPEG) |
| Editing | Can be edited with text editor or SVG-specific software |
| Advantages | Small file size, high quality, responsive design |
| Disadvantages | Complex for detailed images, not suitable for photos |