SVG File Size Reducer
Learn and apply techniques to optimize your SVG files for web performance
Optimization Techniques
1 Remove Metadata
SVG files often contain editor metadata, comments, and non-essential information that can be safely removed.
<!-- Before -->
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 19.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In -->
<title>My Icon</title>
<desc>Created with Adobe Illustrator</desc>
<path d="M10 10H90V90H10z"/>
</svg>
<!-- After -->
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<path d="M10 10H90V90H10z"/>
</svg>
2 Simplify Paths
Reduce the number of decimals in path coordinates and eliminate unnecessary nodes.
<!-- Before -->
<path d="M10.000000 10.000000 H 90.000000 V 90.000000 H 10.000000 Z" fill="#ff0000"/>
<!-- After -->
<path d="M10 10H90V90H10Z" fill="red"/>
3 Use Basic Shapes
Replace complex paths with basic shapes (rect, circle, ellipse, line, polygon) when possible.
<!-- Complex path -->
<path d="M10 10H90V90H10V10"/>
<!-- Simple rectangle -->
<rect x="10" y="10" width="80" height="80"/>
4 Combine Paths
Merge multiple path elements into one when they share the same styling.
<!-- Before -->
<path fill="#ff0000" d="M10 10H50V50H10z"/>
<path fill="#ff0000" d="M60 60H90V90H60z"/>
<!-- After -->
<path fill="red" d="M10 10H50V50H10zM60 60H90V90H60z"/>
5 Shorten Color Values
Use shorter color hex codes and avoid unnecessary color definitions.
<!-- Before -->
<rect fill="#ff0000" stroke="#00ff00"/>
<!-- After -->
<rect fill="red" stroke="#0f0"/>
Interactive Optimization Tool
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Pro Tips
- Use SVG compression tools like SVGO for advanced optimization
- Consider using CSS to style SVG elements when possible
- Remove unused gradients, filters, and effects
- Avoid embedding raster images inside SVGs
- Use vector editing software to simplify paths before exporting