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macSVG for Mac

App for designing HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics

Quick answer: macSVG is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask macsvg. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 48 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What macSVG is

macSVG is a design tool for macOS: app for designing HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://macsvg.org/.

How to install macSVG

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask macsvg.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install macSVG on Mac?

Run brew install --cask macsvg in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is macSVG open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (dsward2/macSVG), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does macSVG run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is macSVG?

It was installed 48 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4651 in this catalogue.

What version of macSVG is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.0.