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SVG Optimizer

Strip cruft, minify whitespace, and reduce path precision for lighter SVGs.

Optimization Rules

Remove XML Declaration

Strips <?xml ... ?> tags

Remove Doctype

Strips <!DOCTYPE ...> tags

Remove Comments

Strips HTML-style comments

Remove Editor Data

Strips Sketch/Inkscape metadata

Remove Empty Tags

Strips empty <g> or <defs>

Minify Whitespace

Removes newlines & extra spaces

Round Coordinates

Limits path precision to 2 decimals

Original SVG 0 B

Click to Upload SVG

Or paste code directly

Optimized SVG 0 B

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Why optimize SVGs?

Vector graphics created in editors like Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape often contain a significant amount of metadata, XML declarations, proprietary namespaces, and editor-specific attributes that are completely unnecessary when displaying the image in a web browser.

How it works

Our SVG optimizer strips out non-essential data while preserving the visual appearance of the vector graphic. It runs entirely in your browser using safe Regular Expressions, ensuring your designs remain private and are optimized instantly without uploading anything to a server.

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