SVG Formatter
Beautify and prettify your SVG code for readability.
About the SVG Formatter
Our SVG Formatter is a simple tool designed to make your SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) code clean and readable. When you export SVGs from design programs or find them online, the code can often be messy, unindented, or all on a single line. This makes it difficult to read, edit, or understand. So, this tool fixes that by automatically adding proper line breaks and indentation.
You can just paste your messy code, and our tool will instantly "prettify" it. We also give you options to choose your preferred indentation style, such as using tabs or a specific number of spaces. It's perfect for web developers and designers who want to maintain a clean and organized codebase.
How to Use the Tool
- Paste your SVG code into the "Input SVG" editor on the left.
- Use the "Formatting Options" to choose your indentation style (Spaces or Tabs) and size.
- The formatted, easy-to-read code will appear instantly in the "Formatted SVG" editor on the right.
- Use the buttons to copy the clean code to your clipboard or download it as a new `.svg` file.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SVG formatting?
SVG formatting, also known as "beautifying" or "pretty-printing," is the process of adding whitespace (like spaces, tabs, and newlines) to SVG code to make it easy for humans to read. It arranges the code into a structured, indented format without changing how the actual SVG image looks.
What is the difference between an SVG Formatter and an SVG Optimizer?
A formatter makes code easy to read for humans, while an optimizer makes the file size smaller for computers. Our Formatter adds whitespace to improve readability, which might slightly increase the file size. An optimizer, on the other hand, removes whitespace and unnecessary code to make the file as small as possible for faster website loading.
Will formatting my SVG change how it looks?
No, it will not. This tool only changes the code's structure by adding or removing whitespace. The visual appearance of your SVG image will remain exactly the same. All the paths, shapes, and colors that define the graphic are left untouched.
Why is my formatted SVG file slightly larger?
Your file might be slightly larger because the formatter adds indentation (spaces or tabs) and line breaks to make the code readable. These characters take up a few extra bytes of space. This is normal and is the trade-off for having clean, easy-to-edit code.
Is the code I paste into the tool kept private?
Yes, your privacy is secure. This tool operates entirely within your web browser. All the formatting logic is handled on your computer, and none of your SVG code is ever sent to our servers. Your work remains completely confidential.