SVG Compressor

Optimize and compress SVG files to reduce size by up to 80% without losing quality. Remove unnecessary metadata, minify code, and optimize paths for faster loading. Perfect for improving web performance and reducing bandwidth. Works entirely in your browser for maximum privacy.

Drop your SVG files here

or click to browse files

SVG SVGZ Batch Upload
Files processed locally in your browser
Related Tools:
SVG to PNG SVG to ICO SVG Analyzer PNG to SVG SVG BG Remover Compress PNG

How to Compress SVG Files

  1. Upload your SVG files by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. You can select multiple files at once for batch processing.
  2. Choose optimization settings: Use the recommended preset for most cases, or customize individual options for specific needs.
  3. Review the settings: Toggle options like removing metadata, optimizing paths, or adjusting number precision based on your requirements.
  4. Compress and download: Click the compress button and download individual files or all as a ZIP archive.
Pro tip: Use our SVG Analyzer first to understand your file structure, or convert to other formats with our SVG to PNG converter.

What Gets Optimized

Metadata

Removes editor-specific data from Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Sketch, and other design tools. This data is useful for editing but unnecessary for web display.

Code

Removes comments, XML declarations, DOCTYPE, and whitespace. Minifies the SVG code for smaller file sizes while maintaining visual fidelity.

Paths

Optimizes path data by removing redundant commands, shortening numbers, and using relative coordinates. Can reduce path data by 10-50%.

Elements

Removes empty groups, hidden elements, and unused definitions. Cleans up the SVG structure without affecting the visible output.

When to Use SVG Compression

Website Performance

Smaller SVGs load faster, improving Core Web Vitals and SEO. Combine with our Image Resizer for optimal results.

Mobile Apps

Reduce app bundle size with optimized icons and graphics. Essential for faster app downloads and updates.

Email Templates

Keep email sizes small for better deliverability. Compressed SVGs load quickly across email clients.

Inline SVGs

When embedding SVGs directly in HTML, smaller code means faster page parsing. Consider our SVG to ICO for favicons.

Compression Presets Explained

Maximum

Aggressive optimization for smallest files. Enables all optimizations including merging paths and collapsing groups. May slightly alter complex artwork. Best for simple icons and logos.

Recommended

Best balance of size and safety. Removes metadata and comments, optimizes paths, but preserves structure. Works well for 95% of SVG files without visual changes.

Safe Mode

Conservative optimization. Only removes clearly unnecessary data like comments and metadata. Preserves all structure and styling. Use when other presets cause issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Compression varies based on the SVG content. Simple icons typically compress 50-80%, while complex illustrations may see 20-40% reduction. Files exported from design tools like Illustrator often contain a lot of metadata, achieving up to 90% compression. Use our SVG Analyzer to see what's in your file.

No, our default settings preserve visual quality completely. SVG compression removes code that doesn't affect rendering. Only aggressive options like merging paths or extreme number precision might cause subtle differences in complex artwork. Use the "Safe Mode" preset if you're concerned.

Yes, completely. All SVG processing happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device or get uploaded to any server. This makes our compressor ideal for sensitive graphics and confidential designs.

SVG coordinates and dimensions are stored as decimal numbers. Reducing precision (e.g., from 3.14159 to 3.14) saves bytes. For most graphics, 2 decimal places are sufficient. Complex curves or detailed illustrations may benefit from 3-4 decimals. Simple icons work fine with 1 decimal.

Yes, the compressor handles SVG animations (SMIL and CSS). Animation data is preserved while removing unnecessary code. For animated graphics, consider using the "Safe Mode" preset to ensure animations continue working properly.

Design tools like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, and Sketch embed their own data in SVG files for editing convenience. This data (layer info, grid settings, tool preferences) is unnecessary for web display and often accounts for 30-70% of file size. Removing it is safe for production use.

SVG is ideal for logos, icons, and illustrations that need to scale without quality loss. PNG is better for complex images, photos, or when pixel-perfect rendering is needed. Use our SVG to PNG converter if you need a raster version, or PNG to SVG to vectorize images.