SVG Preview

SVG Preview 2.0.1

SVG thumbnails for Windows Explorer, rendered with resvg.

  • By Gabriel Sartori
  • Open Source
  • Updated Jun 17, 2026
Download for Windows

About SVG Preview

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.

Technical details

PublisherGabriel Sartori
Version2.0.1
Release date2026-06-17
LicenseLGPL-3.0
Installer typeinno
Architecturex64
Package IDSickSartori.SvgPreview
RequirementsWindows 10 or later
Admin rightsRequired
Install scopeAll users
DependenciesMicrosoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64

Install SVG Preview from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=SickSartori.SvgPreview -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=SickSartori.SvgPreview -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=SickSartori.SvgPreview -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"svg_preview_x64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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SVG Preview version history

2.0.0

Frequently asked questions

Is SVG Preview free?

Yes. SVG Preview is free and open-source software released under the LGPL-3.0 license.

What is the latest version of SVG Preview?

The latest version is 2.0.1, released on Jun 17, 2026.

Is it safe to download SVG Preview?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with e0861c3393340360617de183c02683492bd3d81178b6f99bba462a5d71541062.

Which Windows versions does SVG Preview support?

SVG Preview requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install SVG Preview silently?

Run the offline installer with "svg_preview_x64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=SickSartori.SvgPreview -e --silent.

How do I uninstall SVG Preview?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find SVG Preview and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=SickSartori.SvgPreview -e.