Remove <desc> (removeDesc)
Removes <desc> long-description elements, saving bytes when not needed.
What Remove <desc> does in SVGO
SVGO applies removeDesc as part of its plugin pipeline. In SVGOMG the toggle is labeled Remove <desc> (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
Decorative graphics with no need for extended description in the file.
When to disable
Stand-alone accessible SVGs that rely on <desc> for screen readers.
Watch out for
Prefer HTML-level accessibility when SVG is embedded.
Try it in SVGOMG
- Open svgomg.net and load your SVG (file, paste, or demo).
- Find Remove <desc> in the Features panel (
removeDesc). - 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.