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# [How to Use SVG Images in CSS and HTML – A Tutorial for Beginners](https://edidiongasikpo.com/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics. It is a unique type of image format for vector-based graphics written in Extensible Markup Language (XML). In this tutorial, I will explain why you'd want to use SVG images and how you can use them in CSS and ...

Dec 3, 2020 · 8 min read · edidiongasikpo.com  
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[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

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Edidiong Asikpo is a Senior Developer Advocate based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is passionate about sharing her Kubernetes and web development knowledge through technical articles, videos, talks, and social media.

## Responses 5

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[Michael Hood](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelHood)

[Dec 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/657ef47fff27ad10a9775999)

I'm very happy to find these references. I am an aspiring graphic designer and I already have my first assignment. I will be using a vector payment [depositphotos.com/vectors/payment.html](https://depositphotos.com/vectors/payment.html) and I want to get it right as much as possible. After that I will definitely share the result.

[Okosun Mary](https://hashnode.com/@marynoir)

[Mar 14, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/604de814cd951c0ca4c017d7)

Bookmarked already 💯💯. As fate would have it, I was having some issues using svg as background image. This came quite handy. Thanks again🙌🙌

[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[Mar 18, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/604de814cd951c0ca4c017d7#reply-6053ab50406fc61597431131)

Aww, I am thrilled to know that the article came in handy. Thanks for reading.

[Jeremiah Ikwuje](https://hashnode.com/@jeremiahikwuje)

[Dec 8, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fcf267ed639be20b2f02225)

Awesome. Thanks [Edidiong Asikpo](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes).

Please, what **tool** did you use to design this Article featured image?

[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[Dec 8, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fcf267ed639be20b2f02225#reply-5fcf2e15d639be20b2f024ef)

Hey [Jeremiah Ikwuje](https://hashnode.com/@jeremiahikwuje). I downloaded a slide template from slidescarnival.com that comes with different icons from icon8.com.

[Jeremiah Ikwuje](https://hashnode.com/@jeremiahikwuje)

[Dec 8, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fcf267ed639be20b2f02225#reply-5fcf5b78d639be20b2f0279e)

Thanks

[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[Dec 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fcf267ed639be20b2f02225#reply-5fd09506c94a1b36605ab5d4)

You are welcome [Jeremiah Ikwuje](https://hashnode.com/@jeremiahikwuje)

[Nuruddeen Sambo](https://hashnode.com/@Nuruddeen)

[Dec 3, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fc94cfb05b16664beec4878)

Do you have any suggestions for how/where best to create SVG Images?

[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[Dec 8, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fc94cfb05b16664beec4878#reply-5fcf2e60d639be20b2f024f6)

Not exactly [Nuruddeen Sambo](https://hashnode.com/@Nuruddeen). I always download every SVG image I use from [unDraw](https://undraw.co/)

[Nuruddeen Sambo](https://hashnode.com/@Nuruddeen)

[Dec 8, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fc94cfb05b16664beec4878#reply-5fd00a215f23a22c3af2c821)

Thank you [Edidiong Asikpo](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[Dennis Chukwunta](https://hashnode.com/@th3nn3ss)

[Dec 3, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fc8f7ccaa5def637a5845e3)

...wow 🔥🔥🔥 Bookmarked...👍 Am definitely revisiting this over and over again. Thanks @didicodes for depositing this knowledge into my vault.😊👏👏👏👏

[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[Dec 3, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fc8f7ccaa5def637a5845e3#reply-5fc8f9bfaa5def637a5845fa)

Awww, this is really good to know. I am glad you found this article useful.

[Ankit Kumar Sharma](https://hashnode.com/@ankits)

[Dec 3, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fc8d582009cda5fbb82beb8)

Very Informative Article [Edidiong Asikpo](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes). Bookmarked.

[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[Dec 3, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-svg-images-in-css-and-html-a-tutorial-for-beginners/5fc8ce56009cda5fbb82bd21/comment/5fc8d582009cda5fbb82beb8#reply-5fc8d97f009cda5fbb82bf2d)

Thank you [Ankit Kumar Sharma](https://hashnode.com/@ankits). I am glad you found it useful.