Introduction

SVG files can be large and contain unnecessary code. Optimization reduces file size while maintaining visual quality, improving page load times and performance.

SVG Optimization Techniques

1. Remove Comments and Metadata

Before:

<!-- Created with Inkscape -->
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <metadata>...</metadata>
  <path d="M10 10"/>
</svg>

After:

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <path d="M10 10"/>
</svg>

2. Minify Path Data

Before:

<path d="M 10.000 10.000 L 20.000 20.000"/>

After:

<path d="M10 10L20 20"/>

3. Remove Unused Elements

Remove hidden layers, unused gradients, and duplicate definitions.

4. Use ViewBox Instead of Width/Height

Before:

<svg width="100" height="100">

After:

<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100">

Tools

Use our tools:

Conclusion

SVG optimization improves:

Benefits:

  • Smaller file sizes
  • Faster loading
  • Better performance
  • Same visual quality

Next Steps