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canvg

Canvg is a library that parses SVG files or texts with JavaScript and displays them on HTML5 Canvas. The structure that supports much of the SVG specification can process animations and mouse interactions. The library can be used to convert SVG images into raster formats.

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canvg · Graphic Design & Vector

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VERSIONv4.0.3
UPDATED4 days ago
svgcanvasjavascriptrenderingMIT

Common commercial products in this category: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva

What can it do?
  • You render SVG files or SVG content taken via URL on HTML5 Canvas.
  • You visualize SVG graphics by converting them to raster formats.
  • Play SVG animations and mouse interactions on Canvas.
User reviews
  • ↑ PositiveHacker News

    canvg: JavaScript SVG Parser and Renderer on Canvas

    “Hey all! The first commit is almost 10 years old now but many are still finding a use case for our canvg library, which takes an svg string and renders it on a canvas. We just released v3 which is a complete rewrite in TypeScript and support for OffscreenCanvas as well as…”

  • • NeutralGitHub Issue

    Support for elements

    “_From [[email protected]]( on August 05, 2010 14:25:18_ As requested by an SVG-edit user [1], it would be nice to have support for elements. Thanks! [1] _Original issue:”

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