What is SVG file and how to open it?

SVG file means Scalable Vector Graphics files. These files are used to store Graphics files.

The file is based on the XML format and all the information present in the file is an XML document. Other than this, you will find the SVG file .svg extension.

It can contain images and other graphics formats. The SVG file format was introduced by the World Wide Web Consortium to show vector graphics. SVG files were introduced in 1999. Though the SVG files are designed for use with the adobe software, you can use it with other programs as well. Also, you can compress your SVG files. If you compress it, its extension will change to svgz.

 There are different applications you can use to open the SVG file on your system. If you do not know which applications can help you open the SVG files on your system, this article is for you. Read the article to know how to open the SVG file.

Using a web browser

The first option that we have is to use the web browser to open the SVG files. You can use any browser that you wish. It is supported by almost every browser like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, or, Mozilla firefox. Follow the steps mentioned below.

1. You will first have to open your web browser.
2. You will then have to press the Ctrl key and O key together.
3. After that, you will have to click on the name of the file that you wish to open.
4. Select the file with .svg extension.
5. Your file will then be opened in the browser.

Using Adobe illustrator

The next way that we are going to discuss is to use Adobe illustrator. It is a program that is used to create and manipulate graphics. You may have to pay the price for the software but it will help open the SVG file. Follow the steps mentioned below.

1. You will first have to download and install Adobe Illustrator on your system. Open it then.
2. After that, you will have to click on the file option on the left-hand side.
3. Next, you will have to select the option to open the file.
4. You will then have to redirect it to the location where you have saved your file.
5. Once done, click on the name of the file and you can then open the file.
6. Also, you can directly go to the file and right-click on it. Click on the option to open it with Adobe illustrator.

Using CorelDraw

The following application that you can use to open the SVG document is to utilize the CorelDraw. It is one of the most utilized realistic artist programs used to control and change pictures. Follow the means referenced beneath.

1. You will first have to open the application.
2. You will then have to click on the option of the file and click on the open option.
3. Redirect it to the file which you want to open.
4. Select that file to open and edit it.
5. Finally, save the file.

Using Paint Shop Pro

This application has been introduced by Corel and is now used to edit and create images. It provides you with different features like image cropping, resizing, or correcting the image. Follow the steps mentioned below.

1. You will first have to download and install the application on your system. Download according to the specification of your system.
2. After that, you will have to click on the open option.
3. Next, you will have to redirect it to the folder where your file is stored.
4. You will then have to click on the name of the file to open it.

Parallels tools Center

This is another application that we are going to talk about. This application is used by Mac users. It is used to use the Windows environment on the Mac system. So, you can download it on your Mac system and use the Windows application to open the SVG file. Follow the steps mentioned below.

1. You will first have to download the application on your Mac system.
2. After that, you will have to install the application on your system and start it.
3. You will then have to wait for it to start the Windows environment for you.
4. After that, you will have to use a windows application to open the SVG file.

Adobe PhotoShop

The next method that we are going to talk about is to open the SVG file using Adobe Photoshop. It is another common and easily available illustrator and image viewer available. You may have to pay for it to use it beyond its trial version. Here are all the steps that you need to follow.

1. You will first have to download and install Adobe Photoshop on your system. You will then have to start the application.
2. After that, you will have to click on the file options and then click on the open option
3. You will then have to redirect it to the folder where your file is stored and click on the file name to open it.

Below is the other way that you can use to open the SVG file through adobe photoshop.

1. You will have to start the adobe photoshop.
2. After that, you will have to go to the file option and then click on the option to open as a smart option.
3. Finally, you will have to select the file that you want to open.

Edge code CC

This is the last application that we are going to talk about. You can use the Edge code CC application to open the SVG file. You will have to download and install the application on your system and then using the software you can open the SVG File.

Moreover, you can try to convert the SVG file to some other format and then try to open it in the software that you prefer. You can convert it in any format like EPS, PNG, ODG and whichever you want. We hope that the article was helpful for you. Hopefully, you can open SVG files with the methods that we have mentioned above.