Convert SVG Files on Mac
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an image format using the .svg extension. Consul converts SVG files to 29 other formats, and 32 formats to SVG. Rename a file's extension in Finder and Consul handles the conversion automatically.
What is SVG?
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML-based vector image format maintained by the W3C. Instead of a grid of pixels, it describes shapes and paths mathematically, so images stay perfectly sharp at any size. It is widely used for logos, icons, and illustrations on the web, and because it is plain text it can even be edited by hand.
SVG files are stored uncompressed. Nothing is lost to encoding, though they can take more disk space than compressed formats. The format supports both transparency and animation. Files can carry XML metadata.
SVG was developed by W3C and is an open standard.
Opening SVG files on a Mac
Quick Look previews SVG files. Select one in Finder and press Space.
Preview.app cannot open SVG files, though Finder shows a Quick Look preview and web browsers such as Safari render them.
Consul supports 61 conversions for SVG
Consul is the easiest way to convert SVG files on your Mac, or to turn other files into SVG. Rename file.svg to change its extension, and Consul converts it automatically.