Free SVG Cleaner & Optimizer

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How do I clean an SVG file with svgDash?

Paste your SVG code into the text area, or drag and drop any .svg file directly onto the page — you don't need to aim at the text area, dropping anywhere on the window works. svgDash cleans it instantly. The stats bar shows exactly how many items were removed and how much smaller the file got. Check the live preview to confirm it still looks right, then hit Copy SVG or ↓ Download .svg.

What does svgDash remove from SVG files?

svgDash strips the editor-specific bloat that Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, and similar tools embed when they save SVG files — including <metadata> blocks, sodipodi:namedview elements, inkscape:* and sodipodi:* attributes, XML declarations, HTML comments, unused namespace declarations, data-* attributes, and empty <defs> blocks.

Will cleaning break my SVG?

No. svgDash only removes attributes and elements that are specific to editors and have no effect on how the SVG renders. The actual shapes, paths, colors, gradients, masks, and text are untouched. The live preview updates after every clean so you can see immediately that the output looks identical to the original.

Does svgDash work with SVGs from Figma, Canva, or Illustrator?

Yes. Figma exports relatively clean SVG, so file size savings are usually small — but any stray metadata or comments are still removed. Canva SVGs vary; some include editor comments and data-* attributes that svgDash strips out. Illustrator files typically see 10–30% reduction. Inkscape files see the biggest gains — often 40–80% — because of the large sodipodi:namedview block and extensive embedded metadata that Inkscape adds on every save.

How much smaller will my SVG get?

It depends entirely on the source. Inkscape SVGs often shrink 40–80%. Illustrator exports are typically 10–30% lighter after cleaning. Figma exports might see just a few bytes removed. The stats bar shows the exact byte count before and after, plus the percentage reduction, so you always know exactly what was saved.

Is this the same as SVGO?

Not quite. SVGO is a full optimizer that also transforms paths, merges shapes, and rewrites attributes for maximum compression. svgDash is a safer, more conservative cleaner — it removes junk without touching the vector data itself. This means no risk of subtle shape changes or broken gradients, which matters when pixel-perfect output is required.

Is my SVG file private?

Yes. All cleaning happens entirely in your browser using the built-in DOMParser API. Your file is never uploaded to any server — making this a fully private online SVG cleaner, safe for proprietary icons, brand assets, and client work.