<path>

The <path> SVG element is the generic element to define a shape. All the basic shapes can be created with a path element.

Usage context

CategoriesGraphics element, Shape element
Permitted contentAny number of the following elements, in any order:
Animation elements
Descriptive elements

Attributes

d

This attribute defines the shape of the path. Value type: <string>; Default value: ''; Animatable: yes

pathLength

This attribute lets authors specify the total length for the path, in user units. Value type: <number>; Default value: none; Animatable: yes

DOM Interface

This element implements the SVGPathElement interface.

Example

html
<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <path
    d="M 10,30
           A 20,20 0,0,1 50,30
           A 20,20 0,0,1 90,30
           Q 90,60 50,90
           Q 10,60 10,30 z" />
</svg>

Specifications

See also