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Simon Willison's Blog·Aug 16·5 min read
Markdown SVG upgrades
TL;DR
Simon Willison's markdown-svg-renderer tool has been enhanced to effectively render Markdown documents containing SVG images, making it easier to share visual content. Users can paste Markdown directly or link to external documents for rendering.
✦ Why It Matters
Start using markdown-svg-renderer today to enhance your Markdown documents with SVG visuals.
Key Takeaways
- Use markdown-svg-renderer for easy SVG integration in Markdown.
- Export animated SVGs as MP4 for broader sharing.
- Utilize PNG and JPEG options for static image needs.
- Bookmark and share your rendered documents easily.
How It Works
The markdown-svg-renderer tool processes Markdown input to identify SVG blocks, rendering them visually in the browser. It uses ffmpeg.wasm to convert animated SVGs into MP4 videos by generating frames and compiling them, allowing for seamless animation sharing.