Remove <metadata> (removeMetadata)
Deletes <metadata> blocks (often license, layer names, or XMP from Adobe tools). Safe byte savings with no visual effect. For related metadata and editor cleanup plugins, see the Remove metadata and editor noise topic guide.
What Remove <metadata> does in SVGO
SVGO applies removeMetadata as part of its plugin pipeline. On SVGOMG.net the toggle is labeled Remove <metadata> (enabled by default). Optimization runs entirely in your browser — files are not uploaded to a server.
Use SVGOMG.net 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.
Try it
- 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.
Part of: Remove metadata and editor noise
This plugin is covered in the Remove metadata and editor noise topic guide along with related transforms.
SVGO Plugin Guide
Browse the SVGO Plugin Guide or read the full SVG optimization walkthrough.