Shell extension that renders SVG thumbnails in Windows Explorer using the
resvg engine, so files using clipPath, masks, filters, embedded images and
compressed .svgz render accurately. Modernized revival of the SVG Explorer
Extension by Tibold Kandrai.
Publisher’s description
What is SVG Preview?
SVG Preview by Gabriel Sartori is open-source Windows software in the drawing & design category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.1, released on June 17, 2026. The version history goes back to June 16, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (SickSartori/svg-preview) has 9 stars. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Project description on GitHub: “SVG thumbnails for Windows Explorer, rendered with resvg - clipPath, masks and filters done right. Modernized revival of the unmaintained SVG Explorer Extension.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SVG Preview is an open-source drawing & design tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SVG Preview 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:
E0861C3393340360617DE183C02683492BD3D81178B6F99BBA462A5D71541062· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.1Latest | June 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.0 | June 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SickSartori.SvgPreview -esvg_preview_x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Gabriel Sartori
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- LGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SickSartori/svg-preview
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0.1
- Released
- June 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 9
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SickSartori.SvgPreview
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SVG Preview free?
Yes. SVG Preview is open-source software under the LGPL-3.0 licence.
Is SVG Preview 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 SVG Preview 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.
Can SVG Preview be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does SVG Preview support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does SVG Preview run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SVG Preview?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 16, 2026.
What are alternatives to SVG Preview?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, KritaShellExtension and Figma. The alternatives page compares them.
