Missing viewBox
SVGs without a viewBox can scale unpredictably in responsive layouts.
Fix: Add a viewBox that matches the intended coordinate system.
Image SVG Viewer
Preview, inspect, validate, format, and export SVG image markup with transparent, light, dark, and custom backgrounds.
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What is Image SVG Viewer
Written by Giorgos Kostas. Last reviewed:
Image SVG Viewer is a browser-side inspector for scalable vector graphics image markup.
It lets you paste or upload an SVG image, preview the rendered artwork, inspect dimensions and viewBox data, format the XML, and export a raster PNG or WebP.
Why use it
- Check how an SVG looks on transparent, light, dark, or custom backgrounds.
- Catch parsing errors before shipping an icon or illustration.
- Inspect width, height, viewBox, path count, and file size.
- Export the rendered SVG to PNG or WebP for platforms that need raster images.
Features
- SVG upload and paste editor
- Live SVG preview
- Transparent, light, dark, and custom backgrounds
- Width, height, viewBox, node, path, and size inspection
- Formatted XML output
- PNG and WebP raster export
How to use Image SVG Viewer
- Add SVG. Paste SVG markup or upload a .svg file.
- Inspect preview. Switch backgrounds and check dimensions, viewBox, paths, and file size.
- Export. Download the formatted SVG or export the rendered result as PNG or WebP.
Example (before/after)
SVG source
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24">...</svg>
Preview and export
Rendered SVG preview with downloadable SVG, PNG, or WebP output
Common errors
Invisible artwork on dark or light backgrounds
Single-color SVGs can disappear when placed on a matching background.
Fix: Use the background preview controls before exporting or embedding the SVG.
FAQ
Can I upload an SVG file?
Yes. Upload a .svg file or paste SVG markup directly into the editor.
Can Image SVG Viewer export PNG?
Yes. The rendered SVG can be exported as PNG or WebP at the width and height you choose.
Does it validate SVG syntax?
It reports XML parsing errors and requires the document root to be an <svg> element.
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