SVG Optimizer API — Clean and Optimize SVG Files for the Web
Optimize SVG files by removing unnecessary attributes, metadata, and whitespace. Reduce SVG file size for faster loading. Free API.
What is SVG Optimization?
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) optimization removes unnecessary elements, attributes, metadata, comments, and whitespace from SVG files while preserving the visual rendering. Optimized SVGs load faster, use less bandwidth, and are easier to work with in code.
How to Use It
Call GET /api/v1/svg-optimizer?input=%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%3E... Returns { original_size: number, optimized_size: number, optimized_svg: string, savings_percent: number }.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is removed during optimization?
XML metadata, editor comments, unused namespaces, default attributes, unnecessary whitespace, and empty groups are removed or cleaned.