SVG
(Scalable Vector Graphics)
SVG files used for:
- Icons
- Logos
- Illustrations
- Animations
- Infographics and Data Visualizations
Advantages:
- scalability
- easy to edit
- can be animated
- SVG can be controlled with scripts
- lightweight
- indexable
Disadvantages:
- not detailed
- not work on legacy browsers like IE8 and below
SVG professional programs:
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDRAW
- Gravit Designer
All mobile device developers say that the SVG format is the future in the field of web design graphics.