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About This Tool

Signal Flag SVG Generator for Mariners, Cadets, and Designers

The signal flag SVG generator produces clean, infinitely scalable vector graphics of every flag in the International Code of Signals — the full alphabet set A through Z, numeral pennants 0 through 9, the three substitute flags, and the code/answering pennant. Each output is true vector SVG, so flags stay sharp from a thumbnail in a study deck to a wall-sized print in a training room.

Built for working mariners and the people who teach them, the tool removes the friction of hunting for accurate international maritime signal flag artwork. Colors, proportions, and shapes follow ICS specifications — square flags for letters, swallowtails for A and B, triangular pennants for numerals and substitutes — so what you download matches what’s flown at sea.

Everything runs in the browser. No installation, no account, no watermark. Generate a single Bravo flag for a safety poster, export the full Alfa-to-Zulu set for a curriculum, or pull a custom hoist into your slide deck — the workflow is the same: pick, generate, download.

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Full ICS Flag Set

26 alphabet flags (A–Z), 10 numeral pennants (0–9), 3 substitutes, and the code/answering pennant. Nothing omitted.

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True Vector Output

Pure SVG with correct ICS colors, shapes, and hoist-to-fly proportions. Scales to any size with zero loss of quality.

Instant Browser Download

No installation, no account, no plugin. Pick a flag, generate the file, save it to your device.

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100% Free, No Watermark

Use generated SVGs in training materials, slide decks, and print without attribution or licence fees.


Who It’s For

Signal Flag SVG Generator Built for Real Maritime Use

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Maritime Cadets

Reinforce your International Code of Signals study with crisp, accurate flag visuals. Drop generated SVGs into flashcards, notes, or revision sheets and recognise every hoist before the exam.

Deck Officers

Build safety briefings, drill handouts, and bridge posters with vector flags that print sharp at any size. Faster than redrawing and more reliable than image searches that return inaccurate colors.

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Maritime Instructors

Equip your classroom with consistent, ICS-compliant flag artwork for slides, worksheets, and assessments. One free tool replaces a folder of mismatched PNGs and licensed clip-art.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a signal flag SVG generator? +
It’s a browser tool that creates vector graphics of international maritime signal flags on demand. Because the output is SVG, the flag can be resized without pixelation — useful for everything from on-screen study aids to large-format printing.
How many flags are in the International Code of Signals? +
The standard ICS set contains 40 flags: 26 alphabet flags (A–Z), 10 numeral pennants (0–9), 3 substitute/repeater flags, and 1 code/answering pennant. This generator covers the full set.
Are the generated flags accurate to ICS specifications? +
Yes. Each flag uses the ICS-defined colors (red, blue, yellow, black, and white), the correct shape (square for most letters, swallowtail for A and B, triangular pennants for numerals and substitutes), and standard hoist-to-fly proportions.
Can I use the SVG files commercially? +
Yes. Files generated by this tool are free to use in training materials, presentations, posters, and digital projects without attribution. The flag designs themselves are part of the public International Code of Signals.
Do I need to install anything or create an account? +
No. The signal flag SVG generator runs entirely in your browser. No signup, no plugin, no software download — open the page, generate the flag, save the file.
What’s the difference between an SVG flag and a PNG flag? +
SVG is a vector format defined by shapes and coordinates, so it scales to any size with zero loss of quality. PNG is a pixel grid that blurs when enlarged. For print materials, slide decks, or anything that may be resized, SVG is the practical choice.
Can signal flags be used in nighttime communication? +
No — cloth signal flags rely on daylight visibility. After dark, vessels switch to signal lamps using Morse light or other illuminated methods defined in the International Code of Signals.
Limited Beta

You’ve Got the Flags — Now Train on the Bridge.

The Signal Flag SVG Generator is one piece of the toolkit. Our upcoming beta unlocks the high-fidelity stack — the Free Ship Handling Simulator (Whitehorse v1.2), the NavLights 3D Visualizer, and the Acoustic Whistle Analyzer — all browser-based, all limited to the first 500 users.