How to upload SVG in WordPress?
Want to upload SVG in WordPress? By default, WordPress allows you to upload all popular image, audio, and video file formats, but SVG is not one of them.
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What is SVG?
SVG or Scalable Vector Graphics is a file format that defines vector graphics using the XML markup language. The main benefit of SVG is that it allows you to enlarge an image without losing quality.
Why use SVG images?
- Guaranteed image quality.
- Save space.
- Animation: effects.
- Compatibility.
But why SVG is not supported by wordpress?
It is because SVG is not part of WordPress Core. SVG images are basically text files, anyone can easily exploit it by inserting malicious code.
Accidentally uploading SVG images to WordPress can lead to serious consequences,
Instructions for uploading SVG with SVG Support plugin:
1. Installation: you go to Plugins => select Add new and then type the keyword “SVG Support”
2. Settings:
Please tick Restrict to Administrators then Save changes to upload the svg.
Enable Advanced Mode: this mode will help you customize animation and css
CSS class to target: default class is style-svg, you can add class name in empty box
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