Difference between SVG Viewbox & Viewport
Aspect | SVG ViewBox | SVG ViewPort |
---|---|---|
Definition | Defines the coordinate system and content area within the SVG. | Defines the visible area where the SVG content is displayed. |
Attribute | Defined within the SVG content using the viewBox attribute. | Defined by the width and height attributes of the SVG element. |
Purpose | Specifies the position and dimensions of the SVG content relative to the SVG canvas. | Determines the size of the visible area that contains the SVG content. |
Aspect Ratio | Can have different aspect ratios from the viewport. | Usually matches the aspect ratio of the viewport. |
Scaling Behavior | Determines how SVG content scales and fits within the viewport. | Affects how the SVG image is displayed in terms of size and proportions. |
How does the SVG Viewbox & Viewport work in CSS ?
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a format used to create graphics on the web that can scale without losing quality. Within SVG, two important concepts are the viewBox
and viewPort
, which play crucial roles in how SVG elements are displayed and scaled.
Table of Content
- What is SVG ViewBox?
- What is SVG ViewPort?
- How Do They Work Together?
- Employing External SVG with viewbox and viewport Attributes:
- Integrating SVG via CSS Background with viewBox and viewport Attributes:
- Difference
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