Remove <metadata> (removeMetadata)
Deletes <metadata> blocks (often license, layer names, or XMP from Adobe tools). Safe byte savings with no visual effect.
What Remove <metadata> does in SVGO
SVGO applies removeMetadata as part of its plugin pipeline. In SVGOMG the toggle is labeled Remove <metadata> (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
Shipping icons and UI graphics to production.
When to disable
When you must preserve embedded rights or workflow metadata for compliance.
Watch out for
None for most web use cases.
Try it in SVGOMG
- Open svgomg.net and load your SVG (file, paste, or demo).
- Find Remove <metadata> in the Features panel (
removeMetadata). - 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.