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When working with embedded SVGs and styling them with CSS, it's possible to add media queries and create responsive images. This is helpful for SVGs that contain lots of fine detail that might not look good at smaller sizes. In a mobile-first approach, the detail is first removed, and then added back in along the spectrum of larger screen sizes.
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Browser Compatibility
Browser support for SVGs is generally good. However, there are a few issues to be aware of in Internet Explorer, particularly that SVGs are only supported in IE 9+. Read more about SVG browser support at caniuse.com.
SVG and Illustrator Files
Here are the SVG and Adobe Illustrator files used in this course. If you're using Workspaces with this course, there is no need to download these files; they are just listed here in case you prefer to use another text editor.
Free Vector Drawing Tools
If you're looking for an alternative to Adobe Illustrator, here are some free vector drawing tools that work in a web browser. All of them should be able to export to the SVG format.
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