Michelle Barker

Optimising SVGs for the Web

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Optimising SVGs (scalable vector graphics) for web projects has the dual benefits of reducing the file size and making them easier to work with. […] In this article I’ll share my process for optimising SVG assets, which may help you if you’re a designer or developer unfamiliar with working with SVG on the web.

Even if I've been using SVG for years (hint), I learned a few useful tricks, thanks Michelle!


  1. How I build my SVG sprites

    I'm using an SVG sprite on this site to make sure I don't repeat SVG code for icons that are used multiple times, and I inline it so the rendering doesn't depend on another resource loading. Here's how I build this sprite from individual SVG icons.