Drag & Drop SVG files here
or click to select SVG files (.svg)
An Online SVG Optimizer (often referred to as an SVG Compressor or Minifier) is a tool designed to reduce the file size of your SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files. It achieves this by removing redundant information, unnecessary metadata, comments, and by applying various optimization techniques to the SVG code without altering the visual appearance of the graphic.
Zenfied's SVG Optimizer operates entirely within your web browser (client-side), often utilizing powerful libraries like SVGO. This means your SVG files are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring your designs remain private, the process is fast, and you maintain full control over your vector graphics.
- Add Your SVG Files: Drag and drop your .svg files onto the designated area (
#dropArea), or click the area to browse and select files from your computer using the file input (#fileInput). You can upload multiple SVG files at once. A preview of file names may appear in the#previewContainer. - Optimize SVG: Once your files are added, simply click the "Optimize SVG! " button (
#compressBtn). The tool will process each SVG file using optimization algorithms. A loading bar (#loadingBar) or overlay (#loadingOverlay) may indicate progress. - View & Download Results: After optimization, the "Optimization Results" section (
#compressionResultsWrapper) will appear.- A summary (
#resultsSummary) will show overall statistics. - A list (
#resultsList) will detail each file's original size, new size, and the percentage saved. You'll be able to download each optimized SVG file individually from this list.
- A summary (
- Clear or Optimize More: Use the " Clear All" button (
#clearBtn) to remove all uploaded files and results. Click " Optimize More SVGs" (#compressMoreBtn) to return to the upload screen and process additional files.
- Secure & Private: All SVG processing happens in your browser. Your vector files are never uploaded to any server.
- Client-Side Optimization: Utilizes your device's power and in-browser SVG optimization libraries (like SVGO) for fast processing.
- Easy to Use: Simple drag-and-drop interface for quick SVG file optimization.
- Batch Processing: Optimize multiple SVG files simultaneously.
- Specialized for SVGs: Works exclusively with
.svg(image/svg+xml) input files. - Comprehensive Optimization: Removes comments, metadata, empty attributes, converts styles, and applies many other lossless optimizations.
- Completely Free: Optimize your SVGs without hidden costs or subscriptions.
- No Installation Needed: Works directly in modern web browsers.
- Direct File Download: Get your optimized SVG files individually.
- Optimization Details: See the original size, new size, and percentage saved for each processed SVG file.
Our SVG Optimizer typically uses a powerful JavaScript library like SVGO (SVG Optimizer) which runs directly in your browser. SVGO applies a suite of plugins to the SVG code to reduce its size without affecting how it renders. Common optimization techniques include:
- Removing XML comments and processing instructions.
- Removing metadata (e.g., editor-specific data, titles, descriptions unless configured to keep).
- Removing empty container elements (
- Collapsing multiple transformations into one.
- Converting shapes (e.g.,
- Minifying style attributes and converting styles to attributes where possible.
- Rounding numeric values to a fixed precision.
- Removing unused or default attributes.
- Converting colors (e.g.,
rgb()to shorter hex codes).
The tool parses the input SVG, applies these (and other) transformations, and then re-serializes the optimized SVG code. Since SVG is an XML-based format, these changes are textual and directly reduce the file's character count.
- Faster Website Loading: Smaller SVGs mean your web pages and vector graphics load quicker.
- Improved SEO: Page speed is a ranking factor; optimized SVGs contribute to faster sites.
- Reduced Bandwidth Consumption: Saves data for you and your visitors, especially important for mobile users.
- Cleaner Code: Easier for developers to read and manage SVGs when embedded inline.
- Better Server Performance: Less data to transmit can slightly reduce server load.
- Lower Hosting Costs: Less bandwidth usage can lead to lower web hosting bills.
Your Designs Stay Yours
Client-Side Optimization
All SVG optimization operations occur directly within your web browser. Your SVG files and their contents are never uploaded or transferred to our servers.
No File Storage or Logging
We do not store, log, or monitor any of the SVG files you process or the optimized results. Your vector graphics remain confidential to you.
Absolutely Free
Utilize the SVG Optimizer as much as you need without any cost, registration requirements, or limitations on core features.
By using this tool, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure, serverless experience for SVG optimization.
Is there a limit to the number or size of SVGs I can optimize?
While the tool can handle multiple SVGs, performance depends on your browser and computer's resources. Optimizing very complex SVGs or a large number of files simultaneously could be resource-intensive due to client-side processing. For typical web SVGs, performance is generally very good.
Will optimizing my SVG change its appearance?
The goal of SVG optimization is to reduce file size without altering the visual rendering of the graphic. The optimizations are generally lossless in terms of appearance. However, it's always a good practice to preview your optimized SVG to ensure it looks as expected, especially if it's a very complex graphic or uses advanced SVG features.
Is this SVG Optimizer tool really secure?
Yes, it's designed with security as a priority. The entire optimization process happens client-side, directly in your web browser. Your SVG files are never uploaded to our or any third-party servers.
What kind of SVGs benefit most from optimization?
SVGs exported from design software (like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma, Sketch) often contain a lot of editor-specific metadata, comments, overly precise coordinates, and redundant groups. These types of SVGs typically see the most significant file size reductions after optimization.
Can I control the specific optimization plugins or settings?
Currently, this tool uses a default, well-balanced set of SVGO optimization plugins to simplify the process and provide good results for most users. Advanced control over individual SVGO plugins (via #toolOptionsContainer, for instance) is not available in this version but could be a feature in future updates for users needing more granular control.