SVG sprite generator
Combine SVG icons into one sprite
Add several SVG files, give each icon a clear name, and build one reusable symbol sprite with matching use snippets. Everything runs in your browser.
Runs locally
The core file work happens in your browser where possible.
No upload
SVG and PDF files are not sent to a server for the browser tools.
Editable output
Preview, copy, clean, or download the result before you use it.
Clear limits
Complex print files, scans, and unsupported SVG features may need another workflow.
SVG sprite generator
Upload several .svg files or paste one icon at a time. The generator cleans the markup and prevents duplicate internal IDs from colliding.
Paste an SVG icon
Icons
Rename an icon to change its symbol ID.
Add SVG files to start a sprite.
Sprite preview
Generated symbols appear here.
Symbols
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Sprite size
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IDs renamed
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Unsafe items removed
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Paints changed
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Sprite SVG
HTML use snippets
CSS starter
How to combine SVG icons into one sprite
An SVG sprite stores each icon as a reusable symbol. Add the sprite markup once, then display an icon with a small svg and use element. This keeps an icon set together without turning the artwork into a raster image.
- Add multiple SVG files and check the icon names.
- Preserve source colors, or switch direct fills and strokes to
currentColor. - Generate the sprite, review every preview, then copy the use snippets or download the SVG.
The generator renames IDs inside gradients, masks, and clip paths before combining files. This avoids a common sprite bug where two icons both reference an ID such as gradient0. Clean individual files first with the SVG cleaner, or compare this workflow with React icon components.
Make each reused icon accessible
A symbol does not know whether each use is meaningful or decorative. Add a short aria-label when the icon communicates information. For decorative icons, use aria-hidden="true" instead. The generated example uses a label as a reminder, but the final wording should match the surrounding interface.
Common questions
Can I combine multiple SVG files into one sprite without uploading them?
Yes. The files are read, cleaned, combined, previewed, and downloaded locally in your browser.
Why does the generator rename IDs inside my SVG icons?
Separate SVG files often reuse IDs such as gradient0 or clip0. Those IDs must be unique after the files are combined, or one icon can accidentally use another icon's gradient, mask, or clip path.
Should an SVG sprite use currentColor?
Use currentColor for monochrome interface icons that should inherit text color. Preserve source colors for logos, illustrations, gradients, and multicolor icon sets.
How do I display an icon from the generated sprite?
Place the sprite markup in the page, then use an svg element containing a use element whose href points to the symbol ID. The generator provides a snippet for every icon.
Does an SVG sprite always make a website faster?
Not always. A sprite can reduce repeated markup or requests, but the result depends on your framework, caching, bundle size, and how many icons each page actually uses.