SVG Viewer & Inspector Online
Paste SVG code or load a file to see the rendered preview alongside the source. Inspect dimensions, viewBox, and element structure — all client-side.
SVG Optimizer & Viewer
Optimize SVGs by removing metadata, comments, editor cruft, and unnecessary attributes. Preview before and after.
Drop an SVG file here or click to browse
SVG files — max 5 MB
Optimization Options
About SVG Optimization
SVG files exported from design tools like Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma, and Sketch often contain metadata, editor-specific attributes, comments, and other unnecessary data that increase file size without affecting the visual output.
What gets removed: XML comments, metadata elements (RDF, Dublin Core), editor namespaces and attributes (Inkscape, Illustrator, Sodipodi), empty groups and defs, default attribute values (fill-opacity="1", display="inline", etc.), and redundant whitespace.
Safe optimization: This tool only removes data that does not affect how the SVG renders. All visual elements, gradients, filters, and transformations are preserved. Use the preview to verify the output before downloading.
Responsive SVGs: Enable "Remove width/height" to strip fixed dimensions while keeping the viewBox attribute, making your SVG scale responsively to its container.
What is an SVG viewer?
An SVG viewer renders Scalable Vector Graphics in the browser and lets you inspect the underlying XML structure. Unlike raster images, SVGs are code — each shape, path, and text element is a node you can examine. A good viewer shows the rendered output, source code, dimensions, viewBox settings, and total element count side by side.
Common use cases
Designers use SVG viewers to verify exports from Figma, Sketch, or Illustrator render correctly before handing off to developers. Developers inspect SVG structure to identify redundant groups or find specific path IDs for CSS animations. QA engineers verify icon sets display at multiple sizes. The viewer also helps debug viewBox and aspect ratio issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SVG viewBox attribute?
The viewBox defines the coordinate system and aspect ratio of the SVG canvas. It takes four values: min-x, min-y, width, and height. A properly set viewBox allows the SVG to scale responsively to any container size without distortion.
Can I edit SVG code in the viewer?
Yes. You can modify the SVG source code directly and see the rendered output update in real time. This is useful for tweaking colors, adjusting paths, or removing unwanted elements without switching to a design tool.