GSoC 2026: Feature-Complete SVG Import and Rendering Support

[jsjgdh]

Hey everyone,
I’ve been chosen as a GSoC 2026 student developer to work on Graphite. This summer, I will focus on creating complete SVG import and rendering support.

Synopsis

Graphite is a powerful graphics editor, but it currently has difficulty handling complex SVG files. Important details, like custom text styles, gradients, patterns, advanced masking, and SVG-specific features, can sometimes be lost when opening or saving files. Through this project, I aim to build a reliable and complete SVG pipeline, allowing users to work confidently with professional SVG artwork in Graphite.

Benefits

• Improved compatibility with complex and professional SVG files.
• Better preservation of text styles, gradients, masks, and advanced SVG features.
• A more reliable fallback rendering for unsupported SVG elements.
• Enhanced interoperability with other tools.

[jsjgdh]

Week 1

• Implemented the Attach Marker node according to the SVG 2 Marker specification. This allows for proper rendering and attachment of markers.