SVG Tutorial

SVG is a feature rich two-dimensional graphics language which allows for the combination of vector graphic shapes, raster images (jpeg, png, etc), text and filters. Interactivity can be added to SVG images using JavaScript or an animation standard called SMIL.

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• Your First SVG Document
• Introduction
• Shapes
• Paths and Markers
• Document Structure
• Styling
• Text
• Clipping and Masking
• Transformations
• Scripting and Animation
• Webpages and Links
• Filters
• Examples
• Reference