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Inline SVG

Minify SVG to a single-line string ready for inline HTML.

Input

Drag & drop SVG

Drop a .svg file here, click to browse, or paste raw markup below.

input.svg

Output

Result will appear here

Browser-local SVG Processing

The Inline SVG utility processes SVG content in your browser. The raw SVG is not uploaded for processing; actual processing time depends on the file and your device. See the Privacy Policy for normal website requests and hosting logs.

About Inline SVG

When embedding vectors directly into HTML templates, formatting tabs and newlines clutter your markup and increase file size. This utility minifies and flattens SVG markup into a single-line string, ready for clean integration into source code files. Inlining SVGs reduces HTTP requests and allows full CSS color and hover manipulation.

How It Works

01

Paste your SVG data.

02

The tool flattens carriage returns, line breaks, and whitespace.

03

Copy the single-line vector string.

Inline markup notes

Inline SVG prepares a compact single-line string for HTML templates, JSX, or another source file that needs the SVG markup directly in the document. Use it for small assets and keep larger or reused artwork as independently cached files when that is a better fit.

What this tool does

  • Removes line breaks, tabs, and formatting whitespace from SVG markup.
  • Produces a single-line result that is easy to paste into an inline HTML or component location.
  • Keeps the operation focused on formatting rather than changing visual geometry.

Review before publishing

  • Inlining can enlarge HTML or JavaScript and prevents the SVG from being cached as a separate asset.
  • Untrusted SVG should not be inserted with innerHTML without an application-appropriate sanitization policy.
  • Keep a formatted source so future edits and accessibility review remain manageable.

Formatted SVG

<svg viewBox='0 0 12 12'>
  <path fill='currentColor' d='M1 6h10' />
</svg>

Inline-ready string

<svg viewBox='0 0 12 12'><path fill='currentColor' d='M1 6h10'/></svg>

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of inlining SVGs?

Inlining SVGs reduces HTTP requests and allows you to style individual paths, fills, and hover behaviors directly with CSS.

Does inlining affect performance?

For icons and small graphics, it improves loading speed. For large or highly detailed graphics, it can clutter HTML files, so linking them as external files is preferred.

How is whitespace collapsed in single-line inlined output?

All line breaks, tabs, and multiple spaces between tags are stripped, leaving one continuous XML string.

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