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SVG Optimizer & Minifier

Remove vector-file bloat while keeping the artwork scalable. Free, no account - and your file never leaves this browser tab.

Drop your image here

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SVG up to 25MB · select multiple files with Pro
Processed on this device. Never uploaded.
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How it works

SVG Optimizer in 4 steps

  1. Drop an SVG file onto the tool or click Choose File.

  2. Leave the extra pass enabled for the smallest safe result, or disable it for a quicker first pass.

  3. Review the rendered original and optimized SVG previews and compare their byte sizes.

  4. Download the cleaned, minified SVG file.

When to use it

SVG size comes from markup, not pixels. This optimizer parses the vector document and removes editor metadata, comments, hidden defaults, redundant groups, and unnecessary numeric precision while preserving the scalable artwork. It uses SVGO locally in your browser and returns an editable .svg file, never a raster copy.

  • Reduce logo and icon SVG payloads before adding them to a website or design system.
  • Remove Illustrator, Sketch, Figma, or Inkscape metadata from exported vectors.
  • Minify inline SVG illustrations to reduce HTML and JavaScript bundle weight.

Format & quality notes

  • The result stays vector-based and scales to any resolution; this tool never converts SVG to PNG or JPG.
  • Generated IDs are shortened only when SVGO can update their references safely. Disable that option if external CSS or scripts target IDs inside the file.
  • Always visually check complex animated or scripted SVGs because external code can depend on names that are not visible inside the file itself.
FAQ

Questions about the SVG Optimizer & Minifier.

What does the SVG optimizer remove?

It removes comments, editor metadata, redundant attributes and groups, hidden defaults, and unnecessary numeric precision. It can also collapse equivalent shapes and shorten internal IDs safely.

Will SVG optimization change how the graphic looks?

For ordinary self-contained SVG artwork, the rendered result should remain the same. The page shows both previews so you can verify it before downloading.

Can I optimize an SVG used by CSS or JavaScript?

Yes, but disable generated-ID shortening when outside code targets elements by ID. External dependencies are not present in the uploaded file, so no optimizer can infer them reliably.

Does my SVG get sent to a server?

No. SVGO runs in this browser tab. Your SVG source and optimized output never leave your device.

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