Geometric icon set
sample-svg-icon-set.svg
480 × 120 pxviewBox: 0 0 480 120
DownloadLines and shapes · 0.8 KB
SVG · 5 SVG sample files
Download SVG sample files
Get free SVG sample files for testing image uploads, previews, editors, and web projects. This collection includes original vector icons, a badge, flowchart, color palette, and city map.
5 SVG sample files Scalable XML vector graphics
SVG vector samples
Free SVG files to download
5 SVG sample files
Preview each vector, then download its SVG source. Canvas size, viewBox, and file size are listed for every sample.
Abstract vector badge
sample-svg-logo-badge.svg
400 × 400 pxviewBox: 0 0 400 400
DownloadPaths and gradients · 0.7 KB
Process flowchart
sample-svg-flowchart.svg
960 × 420 pxviewBox: 0 0 960 420
DownloadShapes and connectors · 1.3 KB
Color palette and gradients
sample-svg-color-palette.svg
600 × 360 pxviewBox: 0 0 600 360
DownloadColor swatches · 1.2 KB
Stylized city map
sample-svg-city-map.svg
900 × 600 pxviewBox: 0 0 900 600
DownloadBlocks and roads · 1.4 KB
SVG format guide: vector images, viewBox, and scaling
SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics. It is an XML-based format for describing two-dimensional graphics with elements such as paths, shapes, text, and gradients. Because vector artwork is defined mathematically, it can be rendered at different display sizes without the pixelation associated with enlarging a small raster image.
Vector graphics stay crisp when resized
SVG describes shapes and paths instead of storing only a fixed grid of pixels. Browsers can draw the same vector at different screen sizes, making SVG useful for logos, icons, diagrams, and interface graphics.
The viewBox sets the coordinate space
An SVG viewBox defines the drawing area’s coordinate system. Its width and height attributes set a preferred display size; responsive layouts can scale the graphic while preserving its proportions.
SVG source is editable text
SVG markup can be opened in a text editor or vector design application. The sample files use original paths, shapes, colors, and gradients, so you can inspect or adapt their source.
SVG file questions
What is an SVG file?
SVG means Scalable Vector Graphics. It is an XML-based format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics such as icons, diagrams, and illustrations.
Does SVG lose quality when enlarged?
Vector shapes are rendered for the display size, so they generally stay crisp when scaled. A raster image embedded inside an SVG still has its original pixel limits.
What does viewBox mean in an SVG?
The viewBox defines the internal coordinate rectangle used to draw the SVG. It helps browsers scale the graphic into different display sizes while keeping its proportions.
When should I use SVG instead of PNG?
SVG is often suitable for logos, icons, and diagrams made from clean shapes. PNG can be more appropriate for photographs, complex pixel artwork, or workflows that require a raster image.
Can I open and edit an SVG file?
Yes. SVG is text-based markup that many vector editors and code editors can open. Editing a file may change the artwork, so keep an original copy when you need to preserve it.
SVG references: W3C SVG specification · MDN SVG guide