SVG SDK: Library to Convert, View & Render SVGs

SVG SDK: Convert, View & Render SVGs

Add SVG format capabilities to your document imaging applications with our industry leading SVG SDK.

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an image format based on XML for vector-based graphics. It is an open standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) since 1999. Ideal for the Web, it is supported by all major web browsers.

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SVG Format Support in GdPicture.NET Document Imaging SDK

Main features

Decodes and renders SVG files, according to SVG 1.1 Second Edition specifications.
Reads and renders all three types of graphic objects: path, bitmap objects, and text.
Supports transformation, clipping paths, alpha masks, and filter effects (partially).
Handles bidirectional text (for composing a combination of English and Arabic text, for example).
Handles vertical text and text along a path.

Supports filling and outlining of graphic objects using solid colors, gradients, and patterns.
Supports markers: symbols that can appear at the vertices of a polygon, for example arrows.
Does not support animation.
PDF conversion.
Printing support.

SVG format viewer

The DocuVieware demo below shows how SVG format can be integrated in an existing content.

Convert your SVG document to PDF

How to Use the SVG SDK

Download and install GdPicture.NET package from here.

You will be able to find some compiled demo applications in
[Install directory]\Samples\Bin\

You will be able to find C#, VB.NET, Delphi, Visual FoxPro, HTML demo applications including source code in
[Install directory]\Samples\WinForm\

You will find other code snippets within the online reference guide found here

https://www.gdpicture.com/guides/gdpicture/

You can find some discussions about SVG and other formats in the dedicated section of our community forums located here

FAQs

The SDK enables applications to decode and render SVG files in compliance with SVG 1.1 Second Edition specifications. It supports various graphic objects, including paths, bitmap objects, and text. Additionally, it handles transformations, clipping paths, alpha masks, and partially supports filter effects.

Yes, the GdPicture.NET SVG SDK includes functionality to convert SVG documents into PDF format. This feature facilitates the sharing and distribution of vector graphics by transforming them into universally accessible PDF documents.

Yes. The SDK is capable of rendering bidirectional text, which is essential for composing combinations of languages such as English and Arabic. It also supports vertical text and text along a path, ensuring accurate representation of diverse typographic layouts.

No, the SDK does not support animation within SVG files. It focuses on rendering static SVG content, including graphic objects and text, without processing animated elements.

The SDK is designed for cross-platform deployment, supporting Windows (32-bit, 64-bit, and AnyCPU), Linux x86-64, Linux ARM-64, and macOS Universal (Intel and M series CPU based). It is compatible with .NET Framework 4.5 and higher, .NET Core 3.1, and .NET 5.0 or higher, making it suitable for a wide range of development environments and applications.