SVG Optimizer

Optimize and minify SVG files by removing unnecessary data

SVG Input📁 Upload File

Optimizations

Remove comments

Strip  blocks

Remove metadata

Strip <title>, <desc>, <metadata>

Remove empty attributes

Remove attr="" from elements

Remove default values

Remove attrs with SVG defaults

Minify whitespace

Collapse whitespace between tags

Remove XML declaration

Strip <?xml ... ?>

Remove doctype

Strip <!DOCTYPE ...>

What is an SVG Optimizer?

An SVG optimizer (or minifier) reduces the file size of SVG files by removing unnecessary data such as comments, metadata, default attributes, and whitespace — without changing how the image looks. Smaller SVGs load faster and use less bandwidth.

How to Use This SVG Optimizer

Paste your SVG code into the input area or upload an .svg file
Toggle the optimization options you want — each one is explained with a description
The optimized output and savings percentage appear instantly
Preview the result to confirm the visual output is unchanged
Copy the optimized code or download it as a file

Common Use Cases

Optimizing SVG icons for web applications and design systems
Reducing bundle size by stripping editor metadata from exported SVGs
Preparing SVG assets for inline embedding in HTML or React components
Cleaning up hand-crafted or auto-generated SVG markup

Frequently Asked Questions

Will optimization change how my SVG looks?

No. The optimizations only remove data that does not affect rendering — comments, metadata, default attribute values, and whitespace between tags. The visual output remains identical. Use the built-in preview to verify.

Should I remove the XML declaration?

If the SVG will be used inline in HTML5, the XML declaration (<?xml ...?>) is unnecessary and can be safely removed. Keep it only if the SVG will be served as a standalone image/svg+xml file that needs XML parsing.

How much size can I expect to save?

Typical savings range from 20–60% depending on the SVG. Files exported from design tools like Illustrator or Figma often contain significant metadata and whitespace that can be stripped. Simple, hand-written SVGs may see smaller savings.