Move attrs to parent group (moveElemsAttrsToGroup)
Hoists common child attributes up to parent <g> elements to reduce duplication.
What Move attrs to parent group does in SVGO
SVGO applies moveElemsAttrsToGroup as part of its plugin pipeline. In SVGOMG the toggle is labeled Move attrs to parent group (enabled by default). Optimization runs entirely in your browser — files are not uploaded to a server.
Use the SVGOMG optimizer with Show original to compare before and after. If output looks wrong, disable this plugin first, then re-enable related transforms one at a time.
When to enable
Icons with many paths sharing fill or stroke.
When to disable
When hoisting would change specificity of presentation inheritance.
Watch out for
Visual check recommended on layered artwork.
Try it in SVGOMG
- Open svgomg.net and load your SVG (file, paste, or demo).
- Find Move attrs to parent group in the Features panel (
moveElemsAttrsToGroup). - Toggle the plugin and compare the preview; download when satisfied.
SVGO Plugin Guide
Browse the SVGO Plugin Guide or read the full SVG optimization walkthrough on the homepage.