How to Use SVG in React Native
Render SVG graphics in React Native apps using the react-native-svg library and the react-native-svg-transformer for direct imports.
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Setting Up react-native-svg
React Native doesn't render SVG natively, so install the react-native-svg library, which provides SVG-equivalent React Native components (Svg, Path, Circle, etc.) that map closely to standard SVG markup for cross-platform rendering.
- react-native-svg provides native-rendered SVG components
- Component names mirror standard SVG elements (Path, Circle, Rect)
- Works consistently across both iOS and Android platforms
Importing SVG Files Directly
Adding react-native-svg-transformer to your Metro config lets you import .svg files directly as React components, automatically converting the markup, which avoids manually rewriting SVG markup as JSX component trees.
- react-native-svg-transformer enables direct .svg file imports
- Configure Metro bundler to recognize SVG as a component source
- Saves manual conversion of SVG markup into JSX element trees
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't React Native support SVG out of the box?
React Native renders to native mobile views rather than a browser DOM, so it has no built-in SVG rendering engine — the react-native-svg library bridges this by providing native-rendered vector components.
Can I animate SVG in React Native?
Yes — combine react-native-svg with Animated or Reanimated to animate path, transform, or color properties smoothly on both iOS and Android.
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