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SVG Cleaner Tool

svgcleaner is a fast, Rust-based command-line SVG optimizer offering an alternative to Node-based tools like SVGO for batch jobs.

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Why Choose svgcleaner Over SVGO

svgcleaner is written in Rust and compiled to a native binary, making it substantially faster than Node-based optimizers when processing very large batches of SVG files, which matters for build pipelines or asset migrations handling thousands of files where per-file JavaScript startup overhead adds up quickly.

  • A native Rust binary runs substantially faster than Node-based optimizers
  • The speed difference matters most when processing thousands of SVG files
  • Avoids per-file JavaScript startup overhead that adds up in large batch jobs

Basic svgcleaner Command-Line Usage

Running svgcleaner input.svg output.svg optimizes a single file, while batch processing typically involves a shell loop or a build tool plugin that calls the binary once per file, and command-line flags control which specific cleanup passes, like removing comments or simplifying transforms, get applied.

  • A single command optimizes one file: svgcleaner input.svg output.svg
  • Batch processing typically loops the binary call across many input files
  • Command-line flags control which specific cleanup passes get applied

Frequently Asked Questions

Is svgcleaner a replacement for SVGO?

It can be for many use cases, especially large batch jobs where speed matters most, though SVGO's larger plugin ecosystem and JavaScript integration remain advantages in some projects.

Does svgcleaner require Node.js to run?

No, svgcleaner is a standalone native binary written in Rust and doesn't require a Node.js runtime, unlike SVGO which is a Node-based tool.

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