: Svg file size more than a png image I have two files with same dimensions and I want to save my vector file to web SVG. Problem is that this file size is more than generate the same file

@Heady304

Beyond file size, there is another factor to consider in the file format choice.

SVG The Graphics processor has to work to compute the paths of an SVG file. The more paths, the more computational power is required.

Bitmaps on the other hand are dependant on filesize. Most screen images are already bitmaps (a map to which color each pixel is assigned to) SVG files have to be converted into bitmap data.

The Tradeoff

So, there is a further tradeoff... BIG SIMPLE SVG files are MUCH more efficient that even relatively small Bitmpas, BUT Complex Vector art expressed as SVG files will take a lot of computing power on the client's side...

Keep this in mind. Choose SVG images where its critical that the image is clear (brand) and where the file is relatively simple.

The image of multiple logos you show in your question is VERY complex. Not only is the file size smaller with the PNG/ Bitmap format, but it will also load faster and more consistently.

SVG is a brilliant format - but its not best for every image - they are better for larger less complex elements that have hard edges.

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@Si6392903

Hum. Size is relative. You don't have a SVG of the same size of your png.

In reality you have a full data vector file set to a specific pizel size.

Check this graph.
otake.com.mx/Foros/VectorVsRasterSize.png
You can make your svg small or big in dimensions. If the the data is the same, the file size (weight) is the same.

You can export a png (or whatever bitmap file format) if it is small, it is. If it is not, the file will be bigger.

Probably the proportion is not linear, but it is the basic idea.

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@Dunderdale640

Can you post the original SVG image and link it here? Really it seems that you've done everything right in the SVG, all your shapes have anchor points.

PNGs are not necessarily larger than SVG!

It could also be the case that the PNG export actually has a lesser file size than SVG. Its really not that uncommon!

Case in point from here -> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:India-locator-map-blank.svg
SVG File = 421KB

PNG File = 51 KB

SVG File size depends on paths / points.

When the number of paths / anchor points increase, the mathematical information to store them also increases! In these cases a bitmapped version of the file can be more suited for a lesser file size.

For example Try live tracing a photograph and export it as JPEG and then as SVG. The SVG will be far far far larger than the JPEG.

Having said that...

Make sure you have no bitmaps in your SVG, and that complex paths are reduced in size. If you can link the original file, and there is an issue with the export options, I'll edit this answer.

EDIT

After looking at your files,

It is indeed a case of complex SVG instructions. By looking at the shapes and their nature, It seems you've used live trace of Adobe Illustrator to create these vectors. Live Trace can be inefficient, and tweaking the controls can give better results.

Eg: Compare the anchor points on an r in one of your logos and an r I've made myself.



Though the font is not same, you can the one below needs far less amount of anchor points to be constructed than the above.

There are also certain characters that have squiggly lines when zoomed really in when they should actually be straight!

If you want to reduce filesize

You have 2 options:


Go through the entire document, remove Anchor Points you don't need and modify the ones you do so you can delete other points.
Re vectorize the bitmaps you used. Either trace it manually (recommended) or tweak the Live Trace Options.


Of course you could just go with the PNG :)

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