HTML Link & Heading Extractor
About SVG Arrow Generator
The SVG Arrow & `<marker>` Definition Generator creates customizable vector arrows (curved, straight, bi-directional, dashed) with reusable `<marker>` arrowheads (`marker-end="url(#arrow)"`) and standalone `<path>` arrow icons.
How to Use SVG Arrow Generator
Step 1
Select arrow type (Connector with marker or Standalone icon).
Step 2
Choose arrowhead head style, shaft curvature, and line thickness.
Step 3
Inspect live rendering on the preview canvas.
Step 4
Click "Copy SVG Arrow".
Practical Use Cases for SVG Arrow Generator
Building Interactive Flowcharts & Architecture Diagrams
Generate reusable SVG arrowhead markers to attach to lines and connectors in system architecture diagrams and flowcharts.
Creating UI Directional Arrow Icons & Buttons
Design standalone arrow paths (Chevron, Bold Arrow, Thin Pointer, Curved Return) for carousel navigation and back buttons.
Input & Output Examples
Generating Line with Reusable Arrowhead Marker
Head Style: `Triangular`, Line: `Straight`, Color: `#3b82f6`
`<defs><marker id="arrow" viewBox="0 0 10 10" refX="5" refY="5" markerWidth="6" markerHeight="6" orient="auto-start-reverse"><path d="M 0 0 L 10 5 L 0 10 z" fill="#3b82f6"/></marker></defs><line x1="0" y1="50" x2="100" y2="50" stroke="#3b82f6" stroke-width="2" marker-end="url(#arrow)"/>`
Key Features & Performance
- ✓Arrowhead types: Triangle, Barb, Stealth, Circle dot, Open Chevron, Diamond.
- ✓Arrow types: Straight, Curved Quadratic Bézier, Elbow Orthogonal, and Bi-directional.
- ✓Generates both `<marker>` definitions and standalone standalone `<path>` arrow icons.
- ✓100% Client-Side memory execution.
- ✓1-Click Copy SVG code.
Key Terminology & Definitions
`<marker>` Element
An SVG element that defines the graphic (like an arrowhead) used for drawing markers on paths, lines, and polylines.
`orient="auto-start-reverse"`
A marker attribute that automatically rotates the arrowhead to follow the tangent direction of the host path.