Apache Batik

Apache Batik is a Java-based toolkit for handling Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) in applications and applets. It enables developers to display, generate, manipulate, and transcode SVG content using a modular and extensible architecture. Batik supports the full SVG specification and includes tools for rendering, editing, and converting SVG files, making it ideal for graphics-intensive Java applications.

Features

• SVG DOM implementation for programmatic manipulation
• SVG generator module for converting Java2D graphics to SVG
• SVG parser for complex attributes like transforms and colors
• Transcoder module for converting SVG to raster formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) and vector formats (PDF, EPS)
• Swing component (JSVGCanvas) for interactive SVG display
• Scripting support and microsyntax parsers
• Tools like Squiggle SVG Browser, SVG Rasterizer, Font Converter, and Pretty Printer

Capabilities

• View, zoom, pan, rotate, and interact with SVG documents
• Convert SVG files to other formats for printing or web use
• Embed fonts and tidy up SVG source files
• Integrate SVG rendering into Java GUIs
• Support for declarative and scripted SVG animations
• Handle custom SVG elements and extensions

Benefits

• Enables rich 2D graphics in Java applications
• Reduces development time with reusable modules
• Enhances cross-platform consistency through embedded fonts
• Facilitates dynamic and interactive graphics rendering
• Supports full SVG specification for modern web and desktop applications
• Ideal for developers needing scalable, vector-based graphics