Inline SVG in HTML for Styling & Animation
Inlining SVG in HTML gives you full control over every element—you can style with CSS and animate with JavaScript.
When to Inline
Inline SVG when you need to: change colors on hover, animate paths, respond to click events, or apply CSS transitions. For static decorative graphics, use img src or CSS background instead.
Preparation
Clean your SVG with the SVG Cleanup tool first. Remove unnecessary attributes, editor metadata, and unused defs. This keeps your HTML clean and reduces page size.