How do I scale a stubborn SVG embedded with the <object> tag?

Grab some coffee, here's the SVG scaling low-down

Scaling is ingrained in an SVG's DNA - optimized for any dimension without losing quality. Coupled with the <object> tag, you hit a jackpot: it keeps its responsive and crisp nature. Here are some keystone attributes: preserveAspectRatio, viewBox, and the blend of HTML and CSS directives.

The aspect ratio whisperer: preserveAspectRatio

Our SVG doesn't want to warp or crop. It wants to scale while staying in shape, just like your favorite fitness guru. preserveAspectRatio="xMinYMin meet" ensures it scales gracefully to fit the smallest dimension.

Your map to scaling: viewBox

The viewBox attribute is your SVG's best friend for responsive scaling. A value like viewBox="0 0 200 200" instructs the SVG's coordinate system, assuring it resizes just the way you want.

<object> tag and CSS: Twists and scales

Entail your <object> within a <div> and watch CSS control size like a maestro:

<div style="width: 50%; height: 50%;">
  <object type="image/svg+xml" data="image.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object>
  <!-- Ladies and gentlemen, we got 'em! -->
</div>
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Navigating successfully between the technicalities of SVG presentation and HTML structure, we get CSS, the stylist of scalability.

Battling stubborn SVGs: Advanced techniques

Master the SVG with JavaScript

Dynamically manipulate the SVG's domestic attributes with the power of JavaScript:

const objectElem = document.querySelector('object');
const svgDoc = objectElem.contentDocument;
const svgElem = svgDoc.querySelector('svg');

svgElem.setAttribute('viewBox', '0 0 newWidth newHeight');
// Voila! Now we are talking! Real-time responsiveness
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Plan B for browser issues

Browsers aren't always on your side. Tools like Inkscape's SVG browser resizing blueprint can help dodge these roadblocks, ensuring broader cross-browser compatibility.

Beyond <object>: A world of alternatives

<object> is your reliable pal, but alternatives like <img> tag with CSS-controlled <div> containers can offer more predictable scaling outcomes.

<img src="image.svg" style="width: 100%;" alt="Scalable Vector Graphic">
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