What does SVG optimisation remove?

XML comments, metadata elements, empty attributes, invisible elements, redundant whitespace, and editor-specific tags added by tools like Illustrator or Figma.

Will optimisation break my SVG?

Only safe, non-destructive optimisations are applied by default. Attributes required for correct rendering are preserved.

How much file size reduction should I expect?

Typical savings are 20–50% depending on how much editor metadata the original SVG contains.

SVG Optimizer

Reduce SVG file size by removing editor metadata, XML comments, empty attributes, and redundant whitespace — without affecting how the SVG renders. Safe, non-destructive optimisations are applied by default. Typical savings are 20–50%, which makes a real difference for icon libraries and inline SVGs embedded in HTML.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does SVG optimisation remove?: XML comments, metadata elements, empty attributes, invisible elements, redundant whitespace, and editor-specific tags added by tools like Illustrator or Figma.
Will optimisation break my SVG?: Only safe, non-destructive optimisations are applied by default. Attributes required for correct rendering are preserved.
How much file size reduction should I expect?: Typical savings are 20–50% depending on how much editor metadata the original SVG contains.

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