SVG cleaner
Shrink an SVG: remove comments, metadata and whitespace, see the savings.
- Instant
- Free
- Private (processed locally)
- No sign-up
Clean SVGs, free of editor cruft
SVGs exported from drawing software carry lots of invisible data. This tool removes it without harming the drawing and shows before/after size to measure the savings.
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Paste the SVG
The source code, with its comments and metadata.
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Read the savings
Size before, after, and percentage saved.
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Copy
The cleaned SVG, ready for the web.
What gets removed
| Element | Action |
|---|---|
| Comments | Removed |
| Removed | |
| inkscape:/sodipodi: attributes | Removed |
| Whitespace between tags | Reduced |
| Paths, shapes, colors | Kept |
Everything is processed locally. The visual rendering stays identical: only invisible cruft disappears.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does this cleaner remove?
Comments <!-- … -->, the <?xml ?> declaration, the DOCTYPE, <metadata> tags, editor-specific elements and attributes (Inkscape, Sodipodi) and useless whitespace between tags. The vector artwork (paths, shapes, colors) is kept intact.
Does the image rendering change?
No. Only non-visible data is removed: comments, metadata, editor information. The graphic elements and their style attributes stay unchanged, so the image looks exactly the same.
Why is an editor SVG so heavy?
Illustrator and Inkscape add metadata, layer ids, display preferences and namespaces that only serve editing. On a small icon, this data can exceed the weight of the drawing itself.
Is this full minification?
It is a safe, readable cleanup that does not break the file. It does not rewrite paths or round coordinates like an aggressive optimizer, but it removes most of the cruft for a clean, much lighter SVG.