Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the EverySVG editor and tools.

What are SVGs?

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics. Unlike raster images (PNG, JPG) made of pixels, SVGs are made of mathematical paths and shapes, so they scale to any size without losing quality — perfect for icons, logos, and illustrations. SVGs are written in XML, so they can be styled, animated, and manipulated with CSS and JavaScript directly in the browser.

Is the SVG editor free?

Yes. The editor and every tool on this site are completely free, with no accounts, watermarks, or usage limits. All processing happens in your browser.

Can I edit an existing SVG file?

Yes. Load any .svg file into the editor to adjust its shapes, colors, layers, and structure before re-exporting, or use the individual tools to convert, minify, resize, or recolor it without opening the full editor.

How do I change the color of an SVG?

Edit the fill or stroke attribute in the SVG code (for example fill="#ff0000"), or set fill="currentColor" and control the color from CSS. The Color Changer tool does this automatically for every occurrence of a color.

How do I resize an SVG?

Change the width and height attributes in the svg tag, or size it with CSS. Keep the viewBox unchanged to preserve proportions. The SVG Resizer tool handles this for you with aspect-ratio locking.

Is my artwork uploaded anywhere?

No. Drawing, editing, converting, and exporting all happen entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your files never leave your device, which makes the tools safe to use with proprietary artwork.

What export formats are supported?

The editor exports clean SVG source code, plus PNG and JPG raster images at custom dimensions with optional cropping. The Converter additionally produces JSX, React components, Base64 data URLs, and CSS backgrounds.

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