Remove Unused SVG Elements

Delete unreferenced and empty structural elements

Sanitize SVG? Sanitize SVGRemove scripts? Remove scripts

FAQ

Quick answers

What counts as an unused SVG element?
Empty groups, unreferenced defs children, and structural shells that never paint.
Will referenced gradients be deleted as unused?
No. Elements still referenced by paints or use links are kept.
Looking to trim attributes instead of elements?
Open Remove Unnecessary Attributes for attribute-level cleanup.
Does unused-element cleanup upload my SVG?
No. Free local browser tool.
Sanitize SVG → Remove scripts → Remove event handlers → Remove embedded HTML →
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