Opening an SVG file can be done with different software. For some you have to pay, others are for free.
Opening an SVG file with Paid software
To open SVG files, you need one of the following paid software:
Adobe Illustrator
This program allows you to open and edit your files the way you want. Adobe creative person CC is inspired by a Cloud subscription and is great for a creative person with a price of $19.99 per month on an annual basis, or $29.99 on a monthly basis. The full suite including InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro costs $49.99 per month.
CorelDraw
This software offers a 15-day free version. You can use this program to open and edit SVG files. The full version is sold for $635.00 and comes with a 30-day refund guarantee. And if you choose to pay annually, the price is $16.50 per month.
Opening SVG files with Free programs
Fortunately, there are also programs that allows you to open SVG files for free.