Optimizing SVGs with SVGO: Keep Visual Fidelity While Cutting Size
Cut SVG size by 15–25% with SVGO’s convertPathData while keeping the viewBox for responsive scaling. A step‑by‑step guide with config, commands, and verification tips.
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