.SVGZ File

.svgz is Compressed SVG File

Key Features: .SVGZ File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.svgz
Format	Binary
Created by	Adobe Systems
Category	Vector Image

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How to open:
How to convert:

What is an .SVGZ file?

The svgz file extension is associated with compressed SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file format. The .svgz file contains graphics data in SVG format with compression.

SVG is a language for describing two-dimensional graphics in XML. SVG allows for three types of graphic objects: vector graphic shapes (paths consisting of straight lines and curves), images and text.

The feature set includes nested transformations, clipping paths, alpha masks, filter effects, template objects and extensibility.

MIME types:
image/svg-xml
image/svg+xml
image/vnd.adobe.svg+xml

Files with svgz file extension can be found as special, compressed variant of SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file format.

How to open:

Generally speaking most vector based graphics editors should be able to handle SVGZ format.

How to convert:

A lot of vector graphics editors support SVGZ format and can export it to other graphics formats.

Compressed SVG File - File openers

Windows

File Viewer Plus
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Adobe SVG Viewer
Corel PaintShop Pro 2019
Serif DrawPlus
Inkscape

Mac

Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Adobe SVG Viewer
Inkscape

Linux

Adobe SVG Viewer
Inkscape

How to solve problems with SVGZ files

Associate the SVGZ file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any SVGZ file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.SVGZ files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the SVGZ file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .SVGZ is Compressed SVG File. Because only the current version supports the latest SVGZ file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Adobe Systems manufacturer website after an available .SVGZ is Compressed SVG File update.
To make sure that your SVGZ file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.

.SVGZ File

Key Features: .SVGZ File Extension

What is an .SVGZ file?

How to open:

How to convert:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Adobe Systems

Vector Image

Binary

How to solve problems with SVGZ files