Beginning SVG: A Practical Introduction to SVG using Real-World Examples

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7. Optimizing SVG

Alex Libby¹ 

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Rugby, Warwickshire, UK

 

So far, we’ve learned how to create basic shapes, manipulated website content, and applied effects to imagery – this is great, but there is one thing we should also consider: some SVG content can be a little bloated, so there is always room for optimizing our content. Over the course of the next few pages, we’ll look at some of the pain points where content might be less than optimal, and cover some of the tips and tricks we can use to ensure our content is working at optimal efficiency.

Exporting SVG Images for Use

When working with SVG, it’s all too easy to simply hit the export button to save content as ...