SVG Optimizer

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Optimization Settings

Decimal Precision 2 decimals

Color Precision Preserve colors

Remove metadata Strips <title>, <desc>, and <metadata> nodes. Remove comments Deletes commented markup and inline notes. Minify markup Collapses whitespace and tightens attribute spacing. Remove hidden elements Drops objects with display:none, visibility:hidden, or opacity 0. Strip ID attributes Removes id attributes when external references aren't required. Remove empty groups Deletes unused <g> wrappers that don't contain content.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SVG optimization.

What does SVG optimization actually do?

It strips out the stuff that makes SVG files unnecessarily large — editor metadata, comments, hidden elements, empty groups, and redundant whitespace. The visual result stays identical, but the file can end up 30–70% smaller depending on how much clutter the original had.

Will it break my SVG?

It shouldn't. The optimizer is conservative by default — it only removes things that don't affect rendering. You can toggle individual settings (like keeping IDs, preserving metadata, or adjusting decimal precision) and compare the original with the optimized version side by side before downloading.

Why would I want a smaller SVG?

Smaller files mean faster page loads, lower bandwidth, and better performance scores — especially when you're using many SVG icons or illustrations on a website. It's one of the easiest wins for web performance.

What's "decimal precision"?

SVG coordinates can have many decimal places (like 12.345678). Reducing precision rounds those numbers (12.35), which saves characters without a visible difference in most cases. Two decimals is usually safe; go lower only if you're sure the graphic isn't very detailed.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. All optimization runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your SVG never leaves your device, so there's no privacy concern and no upload wait time.