SVGO - SVG Optimizer
Optimize SVG Files with SVGO
SVGO (SVG Optimizer) is a powerful Node.js-based tool designed for optimizing Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. It applies a series of configurable transformation rules, known as plugins, to reduce file size and clean up SVG code without altering its visual appearance. This makes SVGO an essential tool for web developers looking to improve website performance by delivering smaller, more efficient SVG assets.
SVGO Usage Examples
Below are common ways to use SVGO from your command line:
# svgo
#
# SVG Optimizer: a Node.js-based tool for optimizing Scalable Vector Graphics
# files. It applies a series of transformation rules (plugins), which can be
# toggled individually.
# Optimize a file using the default plugins, overwriting the original file.
svgo test.svg
# Optimize a file and save the result to another file.
svgo test.svg test.min.svg
# Optimize all SVG files within a directory, overwriting the original files.
svgo -f path/to/directory/with/svg/files
# Optimize all SVG files within a directory and save the resulting files to
# another directory.
svgo -f path/to/input/dir -o path/to/output/dir
# Optimize SVG content passed from another command, then save result to a file.
cat test.svg | svgo -i - -o test.min.svg
# Optimize a file and print out the result.
svgo test.svg -o -
# Optimize a file making sure a given plugin is enabled.
svgo --enable=plugin_name
# Show available plugins.
svgo --show-plugins
Key SVGO Features and Benefits
SVGO offers a wide range of optimizations, including removing editor data, metadata, comments, and unnecessary groups. It can also convert styles to attributes, optimize paths, and much more. By using SVGO, developers can ensure their SVG assets are as lean as possible, leading to faster page load times and reduced bandwidth consumption.