Remove <title> (removeTitle)
Removes <title> elements used for accessibility tooltips in standalone SVG documents.
What Remove <title> does in SVGO
SVGO applies removeTitle as part of its plugin pipeline. In SVGOMG the toggle is labeled Remove <title> (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 icons where accessible name is provided by surrounding HTML.
When to disable
Informative standalone SVGs where <title> is the primary accessible name.
Watch out for
Add aria-label on the hosting HTML instead when removing.
Try it in SVGOMG
- Open svgomg.net and load your SVG (file, paste, or demo).
- Find Remove <title> in the Features panel (
removeTitle). - 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.