Since the drawing can take place at any size, SVG files are resolution independent. In a vector graphics image, the image is stored mathematically as a series of instructions that tell a viewing program how to “draw” the image on your screen. In contrast, SVG images use vector graphics to define an image. If you scale a raster image larger than intended, the image becomes jagged and blurry. Each pixel’s color and location are stored in the file. Typical image formats-such as JPG, PNG, and GIF-utilize raster graphics, which means that they display an image by storing a grid of pixels, called a bitmap. In the context of computer graphics, SVG stands for “Scalable Vector Graphics.” An SVG file is a computer file that uses the SVG standard, defined by the World Wide Web Consortium, to display an image.
