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SVG Code Viewer – Inspect and copy clean SVG markup

Upload any SVG file to visualise the vector, analyse its structure and copy the formatted code instantly.

Upload your SVG file

Drop your SVG here

Only SVG files up to 5MB are supported. Your file never leaves this browser.

or drag & drop it into this box.

Formatted SVG markup

Usage Examples

Simple SVG Icon

A basic five-pointed star shape built with a single polygon element.

<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100" xml...
SVG Logo with Gradients

A circle logo that uses a linear gradient fill for a modern look.

<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100" xml...
SVG Animation

A rotating square element using SVG animateTransform.

<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100" xml...

Why use SVG Code Viewer?

Instant preview

Render SVG artwork immediately to verify colours, strokes and shapes.

Readable markup

Automatically formats the XML with clean indentation for easier reviews.

Quick inspection

Counts paths, groups and detects viewBox / dimensions at a glance.

Secure & local

SVG processing happens in your browser, nothing is uploaded or stored.

How to view SVG code?

1

Upload SVG

Choose an SVG file or drag it into the upload box.

2

Review preview & stats

Inspect the live preview and structural counters (paths, groups, viewBox).

3

Copy or download

Copy the formatted code or download the cleaned SVG instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Paste your SVG markup into the code editor or upload an .svg file. The live preview panel updates instantly as you type. You can see the rendered graphic and the source code side by side, making it easy to identify which elements produce which visual output.

Yes. The code editor is fully editable — change any attribute, color, path, or property and the preview updates in real time. This makes it useful for quick tweaks like changing fill colors, stroke widths, or viewBox values without opening a full vector editor.

You can view the full formatted markup, inspect individual elements and their attributes, check the viewBox, width, and height settings, count elements, and see the SVG structure. Useful for debugging rendering issues or understanding SVGs exported from Figma, Illustrator, or other tools.

The most common cause is missing or mismatched viewBox and width/height attributes. If the viewBox is absent or the dimensions do not match, different renderers scale the SVG differently. Check these attributes first. Also verify that referenced fonts, external images, or CSS styles are correctly embedded or accessible.

Yes. Use the Format button to auto-indent and format the raw SVG markup. This makes it readable when exporting from tools that produce compressed single-line output (like Figma or most icon libraries). You can then manually remove unnecessary attributes or metadata.

Up to 5 MB. This covers most icons, logos, and illustrations. Very large SVGs (complex maps, detailed illustrations with thousands of path nodes) may approach this limit — you may need to simplify or optimize them first.

Yes. Click the Copy button to copy the complete SVG markup to your clipboard. You can also download the edited file as an .svg file using the Download button.

No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your SVG code and files are never transmitted to any server or stored anywhere.

What Is an SVG Code Viewer?

An SVG code viewer lets you open a vector file, see a live preview, and grab the formatted markup without installing Illustrator or Figma. It is perfect for developers and designers who need to quickly inspect exported icons or share clean code snippets with teammates.

Key Features

Upload any SVG and instantly get a rendered preview plus nicely indented XML. The tool counts paths, groups, and detects the viewBox so you can verify the structure at a glance. Copy the code or download the file with one click.

Common Use Cases

Front-end devs use it to audit SVG exports before dropping them into a codebase. Designers share formatted snippets in pull requests instead of screenshots. Icon library maintainers check for unnecessary groups or hidden elements left by design tools.

Tips

If your SVG looks bloated, look for empty groups or redundant transforms in the formatted code. You can clean those up and re-download. For production, run the output through a minifier after reviewing.

Privacy

The file never leaves your browser. All parsing and formatting happens client-side, so you can safely inspect proprietary assets.

Security and Privacy

Your data security is our priority

Local Processing

All processing happens in your browser

No Data Transfer

Your data is not sent to our servers

No Data Storage

No data is stored or shared

SSL Encryption

SSL encryption for secure connection

SVG Code Viewer Online - Inspect, Preview & Format SVG Markup
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