SVG Formatter
About SVG Formatter
The SVG Formatter & XML Code Beautifier indents, prettifies, sanitizes, and cleans messy vector SVG files with customizable indentation (2 spaces, 4 spaces, tabs), self-closing tag cleanup, and attribute sorting for optimal developer readability.
How to Use SVG Formatter
Step 1
Paste messy or minified SVG code into the editor or upload an `.svg` file.
Step 2
Choose your preferred indentation style (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs).
Step 3
Click "Format SVG".
Step 4
Click "Copy Code" or "Download Formatted SVG".
Practical Use Cases for SVG Formatter
Cleaning Minified or Exported SVG Graphics
Format unreadable single-line SVGs exported from Figma, Illustrator, or Sketch into clean, indented XML code for Git diffs.
Sanitizing Dangerous Inline Scripts from SVGs
Remove harmful `<script>` tags, event handlers (`onload`, `onclick`), and extraneous editor metadata before embedding SVGs into web apps.
Input & Output Examples
Beautifying Minified SVG
<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100"><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="40" fill="red"/></svg>
<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100">\n <circle\n cx="50"\n cy="50"\n r="40"\n fill="red"\n />\n</svg>
Key Features & Performance
- ✓Formats and indents SVG XML trees with 2-space, 4-space, or tab indentation.
- ✓Cleans and standardizes self-closing tags (e.g. `<path ... />`).
- ✓Removes unwanted editor bloat: Adobe Illustrator comments, Sketch metadata, and Inkscape namespaces.
- ✓100% Client-Side memory execution guarantees graphic asset privacy.
- ✓1-Click Copy formatted SVG and 1-Click `.svg` file download.
Key Terminology & Definitions
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
An XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and animation.
Editor Metadata Bloat
Extraneous non-rendering XML tags (such as `<inkscape:grid>` or `<sketch:type>`) left behind by vector drawing applications.