Optimize SVG Files for Website Speed
Large, unoptimized SVG files slow down page rendering. This use case shows how to optimize SVGs for production.
The Problem
Design tools export SVGs with editor metadata, redundant namespaces, and verbose path data. A 2KB icon can balloon to 10KB. Across dozens of icons, this adds up significantly.
The Solution
Run SVGs through the SVG Optimizer to strip metadata and minimize code. For production, follow with the SVG Minifier to remove all whitespace. The result is typically 50-80% smaller.