Why are the SVG images appearing blurry in Safari but not in Chrome in my Webflow project?

Published on
September 22, 2023

There can be several reasons why SVG images may appear blurry in Safari but not in Chrome in your Webflow project. Here are some potential causes and solutions to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

  1. Rendering engine differences:
  • Safari and Chrome use different rendering engines. Safari uses WebKit, while Chrome uses Blink.
  • SVG rendering may vary between these engines, resulting in different image quality.
  • Unfortunately, this is an inherent difference and may require workarounds to minimize the impact.
  1. Safari's default SVG rendering preferences:
  • Safari has a default preference to improve performance by rasterizing complex SVG images.
  • This can lead to reduced image quality, particularly when zooming in or resizing the image.
  • To disable this preference, you can add the following CSS property to your SVG image:
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  • Alternatively, you can use -webkit-optimize-quality for better rendering quality, but it may come at the expense of performance.
  1. SVG optimization and export settings:
  • Check the optimization settings when exporting your SVG images from design software.
  • Ensure that the exported SVG files have sufficient resolution to prevent blurriness.
  • When saving SVGs, use the "Export for Screens" or "Export As..." options, and set the resolution to an appropriate level (e.g., 2x or 3x).
  1. SVG markup issues:
  • Ensure that the SVG markup in your Webflow project is clean and valid.
  • Safari may be more sensitive to SVG markup errors than Chrome, resulting in rendering issues.
  • Use an SVG validator tool to check and fix any issues in the SVG markup.
  1. CSS styling:
  • Check for any CSS styling or transitions applied to the SVG element or its parent elements.
  • Safari may handle CSS transformations differently than Chrome, affecting the visual quality of the SVG.
  • Experiment with different CSS properties and values to find a solution that maintains clarity across browsers.
  1. Browser cache issues:
  • Clear the browser cache in both Safari and Chrome to ensure you are viewing the most up-to-date version of your Webflow project.
  • Cached images can sometimes cause unexpected visual inconsistencies.

Remember to test your changes across different browsers after implementing any fixes to ensure consistent and optimal image rendering.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I optimize SVG images for Webflow projects?
  2. Are there any best practices for using SVGs in web design?
  3. Why is my Webflow website appearing differently in different browsers?