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[Software     name]  SVG Convert Ver.1.6
[Registered   name]  SvgConvert.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11 64bit version.
[Required      DLL]  .NET 10.0
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software converts SVG files into PNG, Webp, Jpeg, Bmp, Icon, and Gif files.

 You can drag and drop multiple files from Explorer to convert.

 If you specify a URL, download and convert.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt      : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt   : This file.
    .\SvgConvert.exe  : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run SvgConvert.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "SVG Converter".

 ".NET 10.0" is required for operation. ".NET 10.0" will be automatically installed from the network.


+ Precautions.

 Depending on the content of the SVG, it may not be converted correctly.

 If you specify the URL, the download may fail due to the network environment, etc.

 If multiple files are specified, the name will be changed with part of the folder path changed to '_'.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 When you start it, the setting screen is displayed.

 Select whether to prioritize the size set within the SVG. (*1)

 You can also specify the size. (*2)

 Specify the destination folder.

 Specify the URL where the SVG file exists or the file path and press the "Start" button.

 Images saved in the specified image type will be displayed.

 You can also convert by dragging and dropping SVG files.

 If you specify multiple files, you can stop the process with the "Stop" button.

 The following functions have been added to the system menu.

   Open an SVG file.
   Copy to clipboard. (*3)
   Convert from clipboard to SVG.
   Add to SendTo.
   Delete from SendTo.


 Example.  Specify a wildcard in the input item.

  D:\Test\Sample\*.svg /png   Convert SVG files in Sample folder to PNG.
  D:\Test\Sample\ABC???.svg   Convert the SVG files that match ABCxxx in the Sample folder using the settings.
  D:\Test\Sample\*.svg /r     Convert the SVG files in the Sample folder using the settings.

 You can specify a file with a file path name or URL written on each line as text data.

 Example.  Specify a file with the extension .list, written on one line each in Notepad etc. (*4)

  ; SVG conversion list       Comment. (*5)
  D:\Test\Sample\Test.svg     SVG file specification.
  D:\Test\Sample\S00*.svg     Wildcard specification.
  https://xxxxx.com/xxxx.svg  URL specification.

 (*1) If the set size does not exist inside the SVG, the drawing area will be applied.
 (*2) If priority is given to the size set inside the SVG, that ratio will be applied.
 (*3) If there is a transparent element, it will not be transparent unless your application supports it.
 (*4) A text file in UTF8 format.
 (*5) A leading ; or blank lines will be ignored.


+ Version history.

    Ver.1.6   2026.3.5

    - Added new image types to convert.
    - Improved wildcard search.
    - The library has been changed from .NET 8.0 to .NET 10.0.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.1.5   2025.3.2

    - Support for updating controls.

    Ver.1.4   2024.9.20

    - Added support for batch conversion using a list.
    - The SVG library has been updated to Ver.1.8.4.2.
    - You can now launch the app from the converted image.

    Ver.1.3   2024.6.23

    - Updated controls.
    - Changed keyboard assignments.
    - The SVG library has been updated to Ver.1.8.4.0.

    Ver.1.2   2023.11.23

    - Changed the library from .NET 6.0 to .NET 8.0.

    Ver.1.1   2023.3.18

    - Added a file selection dialog.
    - Supported "Sendto" from Explorer.
    - Supported wild card (?*) specification for files.
    - You can now copy images to the clipboard.

    Ver.1.0   2023.3.10

    - First edition released.

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://www.nuget.org/packages/SkiaSharp/

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/winforms/how-to-create-a-windows-forms-application-from-the-command-line

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