resvg is an SVG rendering library. It can be used as a Rust library, as a C library, and as a CLI application to render static SVG files. The core idea is to make a fast, small, portable SVG library with the goal to support the whole SVG spec.
Publisher’s description
What is resvg?
resvg is an open-source drawing & design program for Windows from Linebender. It ranks 49th by popularity among drawing & design in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (linebender/resvg) has 4,150 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .svg. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Project description on GitHub: “An SVG rendering library.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: resvg is an open-source drawing & design tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is resvg safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5684E59CEAA53CE720B49EFB441B0918AE99D04E8CE3F6F753664524592D67F1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.47.0Latest | February 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id linebender.resvg -escoop install main/resvgProgram files (.exe): resvg.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install resvgInformation
- Publisher
- Linebender
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- Apache-2.0 or MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/linebender/resvg
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.47.0
- Released
- February 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 4,150
- GitHub forks
- 368
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- linebender.resvg
- Scoop package
- main/resvg
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is resvg free?
Yes. resvg is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 or MIT licence.
Is resvg safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install resvg with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does resvg run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use resvg without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to resvg?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Graphviz and KritaShellExtension. The alternatives page compares them.
