SVG vs PNG for Wix
Wix's standard editor handles SVG well through both direct upload and a built-in vector art library — genuinely solid native support.
Wix's Native SVG Handling
Wix's standard drag-and-drop editor accepts SVG uploads as image elements and includes a substantial built-in vector art library, with recoloring and basic styling available directly through the visual design panel — no custom code needed for typical icon and logo use cases.
- Direct SVG upload and a built-in vector art library both work natively
- Recoloring and basic styling apply through the standard design panel
- Most icon and logo needs are met without touching custom code
PNG for Photography and Complex Imagery
Product and site photography, along with any complex raster imagery, should stay PNG or JPEG — Wix's image optimization and responsive handling applies to these formats specifically, and photography has no meaningful vector representation to begin with.
- Photography and complex raster imagery should remain PNG/JPEG
- Wix's responsive image handling applies specifically to raster formats
- Photographic content has no practical vector equivalent
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recolor a Wix vector art library icon without Velo?
Yes — the standard editor's design panel supports recoloring most vector art library elements and many uploaded SVGs directly, no need to enable Velo's code-based development mode for basic styling.
Does Wix support animated SVG?
Basic animation is supported through Wix's standard animation panel for various element types; for more complex custom SVG animation logic, Velo's JavaScript access provides finer control.
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