SVG filter Attribute

The filter attribute is used to specify the filter effects that are defined by the <filter> element which are to be applied to its elements.

Syntax:

filter="value"

Attribute values:

value: The filter values to be applied to the element

We will use the filter attribute for setting the filter of the elements.

Example 1:

HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<body>
    <svg viewBox="0 0 800 800" 
        xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
        
        <filter id="fil">

            <!--Using GaussianBlur filter effect-->
            <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation="5" />
        </filter>

        <rect x="80" y="30" width="200" 
            height="200" filter="url(#fil)" />
    </svg>
</body>

</html>

Output:

Example 2:

HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<body>
    <svg viewBox="0 0 800 800" 
        xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
        
        <filter id="blur">
        
            <!--> Using GaussianBlur filter effect<--->
            <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation="5" />
        </filter>
        <rect x="80" y="30" width="200" 
            height="200" filter="url(#blur)" 
            fill="green" />
    </svg>
</body>

</html>

Output:

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