SVGO vs Nano SVG  SVG Optimizer Comparison
SVGO is the industry standard with granular control; Nano SVG offers simpler defaults  compare for your SVG optimization workflow.
SVGO vs Nano SVG: Feature Comparison
SVGO offers 20+ configurable plugins for granular optimization. Nano SVG (svgo-nano or nanosvg) provides simpler defaults optimized for embedded use. For web production pipelines, SVGO integrates with webpack, Vite, and rollup. Nano SVG is better for C++ embedded use (the nanosvg library).
- SVGO: npm, webpack, Vite plugins, full configurability
- Nano SVG (npm): simple defaults, good for quick optimization
- nanosvg (C++): SVG parser library, not an optimizer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SVGO safe for animated SVG?
With correct config, yes. Create a custom SVGO config file that disables plugins affecting animations: removeHiddenElems, collapseGroups, and moveGroupAttrsToElems.
How do I add SVGO to a webpack build?
Install svg-loader or url-loader with svgo-loader. Or use @svgr/webpack with built-in SVGO optimization. Configure the svgo options object in your webpack config.
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