Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), the W3C standard format for 2D vector images
Questions tagged [svg]
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Export image as SVG in GIMP
I have a project I have been working on (an image) within GIMP and I would like to export it as an SVG. Is this possible, or am I going to have to stick with exporting multiple sizes of an image?
I know GIMP can read SVGs, but can it export them?
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How to create a png with transparent background in inkscape?
Is it possible? A PNG usually consumes less storage space compared to an SVG. Sometimes I need small sized images in sites like Launchpad.
When I simply save as PNG, the background remains white, not transparent.
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How do I convert a PNG to SVG?
I'd like to be able to crop SVG chemical structures, completely (see this question), that were created using MarvinSketch and I think I might have thought of a solution; I use MarvinSketch to create a large PNG file, then crop that using GIMP, and…
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Is there a way to batch export SVGs to PNGs?
I have these SVGS and I'd like to export them to PNG images, I could export them with Inkscape but that would mean open each file and export that file to PNG which is not efficient (I have hundreds of them).
How can I do this?
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Where can I find Ubuntu Posters?
I'd like to put up some posters around where I go to school, where would I find some great looking posters, flyers and tips on advocacy?
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How to render 3D models as SVG vector graphics? (planar projection)
This image (original SVG from Wikipedia, public domain) was created using the following procedure:
Create a 3D model in Google sketchup
Export as PDF
Import in Inkscape
Save as SVG
Is there a straightforward way to produce such a SVG with…
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Convert SVG to PDF on several sheets
I have a SVG file created in Inkscape. I want to print it on multiple sheets to finally form a big poster. I need these multiple sheets converted to a PDF so I can print it from any operating system.
The file I'm working with:
SVG has a size of…
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how to convert .svg image to .png?
I would like to change the color of some SVG pictures and then save them as PNG images. I have installed GIMP. I am running Ubuntu 14.04.
How can I do that?
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How can I reduce the size of a SVG using software on Ubuntu?
I would like to optimize a SVG using software on Ubuntu (and by optimize I mean to reduce the file size without loosing any visible parts of the graphic) and I do mean software I know there are some websites that can do this but I don't trust my…
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How do I render SVG files with subpixel hinting for text?
I need to render an SVG image with very small text, so I would like to use subpixel hinting, like so:
Inkscape doesn't provide an option to use subpixel hinting for PNG export, neither does the GIMP. However, I get excellent results when I view the…
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Latex font as ubuntu system font
I would like to make fonts used by latex (xelatex to be precise) available as system font.
Since I only find a lot of questions asking the reverse, I am not sure if it is possible at all.
My precise problem is that I convert a pdf file, which I…
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How can I collect all svg icons from my computer?
I want to make use of all the icons which are installed on my computer to make art, posters and designs, what is the best way of making them all easily browsable from inkscape?
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Huge .svg. How to open in 20.04
After upgrading to 20.04, I cannot open big svg files. I get:
XML parse error: cannot load more than 200000 XML elements
Problem occurs in Image Viewer and Gimp, while ImageMagick display, inkscape, libreoffice --draw stall, showing…
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