Boxy SVG

Precise SVG editor for the browser, desktop and Chromebooks

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What is Boxy SVG?

Boxy SVG is a focused editor for the SVG format, available in the browser and as an installable application. It aims at clean, standards-compliant output rather than features borrowed from raster editors: paths, text on paths, gradients, patterns, masks and filters are all editable with direct control over the markup underneath. A live source view lets you edit code and canvas side by side, which makes hand-tuning realistic. There is no AI component at all, and that is not the pitch. It suits icon designers, developers and map makers who need predictable SVG that renders the same way everywhere.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

Direct editing of paths, nodes, gradients, masks and filters
Live source view that edits SVG markup beside the canvas
Text on path, alignment tools and precise transform controls
Google Fonts integration and careful font handling
Export to SVG, PNG and other raster image formats
Runs in the browser and as an installable desktop application

Pros & cons

Strengths

Produces clean, standards-compliant SVG markup
Source view makes hand-tuning the code practical
Lightweight and responsive on icon and diagram sized files

Watch out for

No AI features and no generative capability whatsoever
Narrower than Illustrator for illustration and print work
Paid licence, with the web app limited in its free mode

Best for & use cases

icon design, svg editing, web graphics, diagram and map artwork

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FAQ

Why use a dedicated SVG editor?

Because the markup is the deliverable. Boxy SVG exposes the source, handles paths, masks and filters precisely, and avoids the redundant groups and inline styles that raster-focused editors tend to leave in exported SVG files.

Does it have AI features?

No. There is no generative or assisted drawing capability of any kind. It is a craft tool for editing vector graphics by hand, and it is honest about being exactly that.

Is there a free version?

The web app can be used in a limited free mode, while the full editor and desktop builds require a paid licence. Feature limits between the free and paid modes do change, so check the current terms.