Does it remove metadata?

No. This tool only removes comments. Use Remove SVG Metadata for metadata blocks.

Does it change visible artwork?

It should not. Comments are not rendered SVG content.

Yes. The cleaned SVG is parsed before it is shown.

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Strip XML comments from SVG markup while preserving visible SVG elements.

Strip XML comments from SVG markup while preserving visible SVG elements.

Choose an SVG file, paste SVG markup, or load the sample to begin.

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Remove SVG Comments strips XML comments from SVG markup while preserving visible SVG elements.

The tool removes XML comment blocks such as export notes and editor annotations, then validates the remaining SVG.

Comments can add unnecessary bytes or reveal workflow notes. Removing them is a safe cleanup step before optimization or embedding.