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SVG Optimization: Reduce File Size by 50%+

How to optimize SVG files: remove metadata, simplify paths, minify markup, and use SVGO. With before/after examples.

SVGO Optimization

npx svgo input.svg -o output.svg\n# Typical result: 60-80% size reduction

Manual Optimizations

  • Remove editor metadata (Illustrator, Inkscape junk)
  • Simplify paths (reduce decimal precision)
  • Remove hidden elements
  • Use CSS instead of inline styles
  • Minify with our CSS Minifier

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