Why remove embedded HTML from SVG files?

foreignObject HTML can carry unexpected content and complicate sanitizing embeds.

Does removing HTML delete native SVG text elements?

No. Native SVG text stays; HTML-inside-SVG payloads are the target.

Yes. Follow with Sanitize SVG Online or Remove Scripts for defense in depth.

FAQ

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Why remove embedded HTML from SVG files?: foreignObject HTML can carry unexpected content and complicate sanitizing embeds.
Does removing HTML delete native SVG text elements?: No. Native SVG text stays; HTML-inside-SVG payloads are the target.
Should I also sanitize scripts after removing HTML?: Yes. Follow with Sanitize SVG Online or Remove Scripts for defense in depth.
Is embedded HTML removal free in the browser?: Yes — free, no upload.

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