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Can't get previews for SVG files

Posted: 19 Aug 2023 04:18
by kiwichick
I know I've missed something somewhere but I'm stuck as to what it is. Why can't I get previews for SVG files?

In Configuration the following are checked:
Preview > Previewed Formats > Web Files
(I also tried unchecking Web Files and adding SVG to Preview as Thumbnail instead.)
Preview > Thumbnails > Show thumbnails for non-images
Information > File Tips & Hover Box > Show Hover Box > When hovering over the icon
Information > File Tips & Hover Box > Show Hover Box > Select Item Types > Web Files

The xyplorer.ini files has SVG included in Thumbs64Ext.

But I don't get thumbnails or previews anywhere:
Thumbnail views show the Microsoft Edge icon.
Preview Pane says Cannot preview.
Hover Box says Cannot decode.
I also don't get the thumbnails or previews in Windows Explorer - if that helps pinpoint the problem.

Re: Can't get previews for SVG files

Posted: 19 Aug 2023 10:17
by highend
Because you don't have a .svg preview / thumbnail handler installed?

Re: Can't get previews for SVG files

Posted: 19 Aug 2023 13:28
by Horst
The MS Power Toys bring an SVG preview handler and a Thumbnail provider.

Re: Can't get previews for SVG files

Posted: 20 Aug 2023 03:33
by kiwichick
highend wrote: 19 Aug 2023 10:17 Because you don't have a .svg preview / thumbnail handler installed?
Oh geez, of course!!! 🤦‍♀️ Thanks 👍 Do you have a recommendation for one?

Re: Can't get previews for SVG files

Posted: 20 Aug 2023 03:37
by kiwichick
Horst wrote: 19 Aug 2023 13:28 The MS Power Toys bring an SVG preview handler and a Thumbnail provider.
Thanks, I'll check it out.