Step-by-Step Guide: How to Import SVG Images Without Distortion in PySide or PyQt for a Modern GUI

In this tutorial, we will learn how to import SVG images without deformation in a modern GUI using PySide or PyQt. SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a popular format for vector graphics, and it is important to import it correctly to avoid any deformation or loss of quality.

Pre-requisites:

1. Python installed on your system
2. PySide or PyQt installed
3. An SVG image file that you want to import

Step 1: Install PySide or PyQt

If you haven’t installed PySide or PyQt yet, you can do so using the following commands:

pip install PySide2

or

pip install PyQt5

Step 2: Create a new Python file

Create a new Python file where you will write the code for importing SVG images without deformation. You can name the file whatever you like, for example, import_svg.py.

Step 3: Import necessary modules

In your Python file, import the necessary modules:

from PySide2.QtWidgets import QApplication, QGraphicsView, QGraphicsScene, QGraphicsSvgItem
from PySide2.QtCore import QFile

or

from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QGraphicsView, QGraphicsScene, QGraphicsSvgItem
from PyQt5.QtGui import QImage

Step 4: Create a QGraphicsView

Create a QGraphicsView widget where you will display the SVG image without deformation:

app = QApplication([])
view = QGraphicsView()
scene = QGraphicsScene()

Step 5: Load the SVG image

Load the SVG image file into the QGraphicsView using QGraphicsSvgItem:

svg_item = QGraphicsSvgItem("path/to/your/svg/image.svg")
scene.addItem(svg_item)
view.setScene(scene)
view.show()

Make sure to replace "path/to/your/svg/image.svg" with the actual path to your SVG image file.

Step 6: Resize the QGraphicsView

To ensure that the SVG image is displayed without deformation, you can resize the QGraphicsView to fit the image:

view.fitInView(svg_item.boundingRect(), Qt.KeepAspectRatio)

Step 7: Run the application

Finally, run the application to see the SVG image displayed without deformation:

app.exec_()

That’s it! You have successfully imported an SVG image without deformation in a modern GUI using PySide or PyQt. Feel free to customize the code further to suit your needs or add additional features to your application.