A Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) is a file type that contains path data. These paths are typically created using vector graphics software, such as Illustrator, where each shape (path) is defined by three attributes: its ID (id), its fill (fill), and the path to be drawn (d). The resulting file, with the .svg extension, is actually a text file in XML format. It can be embedded in a web page using the `` tag.

SVG files offer the ability to easily animate paths and convert them into CSS. This format was specified by the W3C and is widely used in various contexts. Online resources such as SVGBackgrounds, Pattern Monster, SVGLTabler Icons (an SVG icon library), and Storyset allow users to customize and color SVGs online.