Remove raster images (`removeRasterImages`)

Deletes embedded PNG/JPEG inside SVG. Shrinks file size but removes bitmap content.

What Remove raster images does in SVGO

SVGO applies removeRasterImages as part of its plugin pipeline. On SVGOMG.net the toggle is labeled Remove raster images (off 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

Pure vector artwork that accidentally embedded a raster.

When to disable

Any SVG that intentionally mixes vector and bitmap (common in Illustrator).

Watch out for

Will leave empty space or broken visuals if the image was essential.

Try it

Open SVGOMG.net and load your SVG (file, paste, or demo).
Find Remove raster images in the Features panel (removeRasterImages).
Toggle the plugin and compare the preview; download when satisfied.

Part of: Transforms that can break SVGs

This plugin is covered in the Transforms that can break SVGs topic guide along with related transforms.

SVGO Plugin Guide

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