SVG Specs 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0

SVG 1.0 Version

Besides the SVG 1.0 specification, there are other specifications for SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). These are some of the notable versions:

SVG 1.1 Version

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 1.1 is a widely adopted and used specification for vector graphics on the web. It was published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in 2001. SVG 1.1 allows the creation of rich, interactive, and scalable graphics that can adapt to different screen sizes and resolutions. It is based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and provides a platform-independent format for representing vector graphics.

SVG 1.2 Version

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 1.2 is an iteration of the SVG specification that aimed to provide a modular and flexible approach to SVG implementation. Instead of a single specification, SVG 1.2 was divided into multiple modules to cater to different levels of functionality and target different device types. These modules include SVG Tiny 1.2, SVG Basic 1.2, and SVG Full 1.2.

• SVG Tiny 1.2: This module is designed for devices with limited resources such as mobile phones, PDAs, and other portable devices. SVG Tiny 1.2 defines a basic set of SVG features suitable for implementations on devices with constrained processing power and memory. Although it has fewer features than other SVG variants, it still enables the creation of scalable vector graphics on such devices.
• SVG Basic 1.2: This module provides a broader range of features and is suitable for devices with higher levels of processing power and memory. SVG Basic 1.2 builds upon SVG Tiny 1.2 and adds additional functionality, including support for animations, event handling, user interaction, and text manipulation.
• SVG Full 1.2: This module serves as a complete extension of SVG 1.1, offering the most comprehensive set of SVG features and functionality. SVG Full 1.2 includes all the features of SVG Basic 1.2 and adds additional capabilities, such as advanced filters, image manipulation, support for typographic fonts, and enhancements to SVG document handling.

Each module of SVG 1.2 focuses on different aspects of functionality and capability, allowing for tailored implementations to suit various devices and deployment needs. It's worth noting that SVG 1.2 has not achieved as widespread adoption as SVG 1.1 due to some implementation challenges and the emergence of the SVG 2 specification, which is being developed as the next major version of SVG.

SVG 1.2 aimed to provide a more modular and adaptable approach to SVG implementation, catering to a range of device types and capabilities. Although it may be less known and adopted compared to SVG 1.1, SVG 1.2 offered a flexible framework for implementing scalable vector graphics across a variety of devices and platforms.

SVG 2.0 Version

SVG 2: Is the latest version of the SVG specification and is currently under development. It aims to provide various improvements and new features compared to previous versions. SVG 2 focuses on better integration with modern web technologies like CSS3 and HTML5, enhanced typography, advanced animation capabilities, and improved interactivity.

Each version of SVG introduces enhancements and additional features to enable the creation of scalable, animated, and interactive vector graphics on the web. It's important to consider the specific version of SVG being used to leverage all the available features.