How to Make SVG Responsive with Container Queries
Show or hide SVG detail based on container size using CSS container queries.
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Container-Aware SVG Detail
Container queries let an inline SVG respond to its parent's size rather than the viewport. Hide fine detail or labels when the container is small and reveal them as it grows — true component-level responsiveness.
- Style inline SVG based on container width
- Hide labels/detail at small container sizes
- Works per-component, not just per-viewport
Implementation
Set container-type on the wrapper, then use @container rules to toggle SVG element visibility. Convert your art to inline SVG so its internal parts are individually targetable by CSS.
- Set container-type: inline-size on the wrapper
- Toggle SVG parts with @container queries
- Convert art to inline SVG for CSS targeting
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use container queries instead of media queries for SVG?
Container queries respond to the SVG's actual container size, so the same icon adapts correctly whether placed in a wide hero or a narrow sidebar.
Do I need inline SVG for this to work?
Yes — to style individual SVG elements with @container rules, the SVG must be inline in the DOM, not loaded via img.
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