Open SVG files online
SVG is a vector image format that scales crisply at any size — logos, icons and illustrations described in XML.
Drop a SVG file to open it
or click to choose — everything stays on your device
Choose file🔒 100% private — files never leave your browser
You can also edit SVG online — change the content with find & replace, then save it back. Nothing is uploaded. Or turn SVG into an image — snapshot the preview, add arrows or notes, and download a PNG.
What is a SVG file?
SVG is a vector image format that scales crisply at any size — logos, icons and illustrations described in XML. The .SVG extension identifies a Scalable Vector Graphics file, which is served with the image/svg+xml media type. You can open it here instantly — drop the file into the box above and it renders in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Besides this free online viewer, you can open SVG files in desktop apps such as web browsers, Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator — but here all you need is a web browser.
Quick facts
| Format | SVG — Scalable Vector Graphics |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .svg |
| MIME type | image/svg+xml |
| Developer | W3C (2001) |
| Category | Images |
| Also opens in | web browsers, Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator |
How to open a SVG file online
- Click Choose file above, or drag your SVG file onto the box.
- The right viewer loads automatically and renders your file.
- Read, scroll or page through it. To open a different file, choose Open another file.
100% private — files never leave your browser.
Libraries used to render SVG in the browser
This viewer is built entirely with open-source JavaScript that runs in your browser:
Frequently asked questions
What is a .SVG file?
A .SVG file is a Scalable Vector Graphics, identified by the image/svg+xml media type. You can open and read it instantly in the viewer above without installing anything.
What programs open SVG files?
On the desktop, SVG files typically open in web browsers, Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.
Can I edit a SVG file online?
Yes. Open your file, switch to Edit, change the text with built-in find & replace, then click Save. It all runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How do I convert SVG to an image?
Use Snapshot to capture the SVG preview, optionally add arrows, text or highlights, then download it as a PNG image.
Is it safe to open my SVG file here?
Yes. The file is read and rendered entirely by JavaScript inside your own browser. It is never uploaded to a server, so nothing leaves your device.
Do I need to install anything to view a SVG file?
No. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open the page, drop your file, and it displays instantly.
Does it work on my phone or iPad?
Yes. The viewer is fully responsive and works in modern mobile and tablet browsers such as Safari and Chrome.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit, but very large files depend on your device’s memory. Big files are processed in the background so the page stays responsive.