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Many graphs and charts on Wikipedia are currently displayed in a raster format. That has two problems:
- The images cannot be resized without visible pixellation.
- The results are not easily editable.
Scalable Vector Graphics are the best solution to images like graphs and charts that can be described through simple shapes and text. Look at the two smiley faces at right. The top one is in SVG format – it resizes perfectly. In comparison, the raster format cannot be resized elegantly.
By converting graphs and charts to SVG format, we can guide Wikipedia's content to a higher calibre, and help to keep the material up-to-date and accessible.