React SVG workflow
SVG to JSX
SVG to JSX conversion turns SVG markup into React-friendly code. The main work is changing attributes, cleaning noisy markup, and reviewing the component before it ships.
SVG to JSX is useful when an icon, logo mark, or simple illustration needs to live inside a React component. PDFSVG can convert common SVG attributes in the browser, but the output still needs a quick review for IDs, inline styles, labels, and unusual SVG features.
What changes during SVG to JSX conversion
| SVG markup | JSX output | Why |
|---|---|---|
class | className | React uses className for CSS classes. |
stroke-width | strokeWidth | Dashed SVG attributes become camelCase in JSX. |
fill-rule | fillRule | React expects DOM property names. |
xlink:href | xlinkHref | Namespaced attributes need JSX-safe names. |
Clean unknown SVG before JSX
If the SVG came from a design export, icon marketplace, or unknown source, clean it before converting. Cleanup removes scripts, event handlers, unsafe links, and extra markup that React components usually do not need.
Review IDs and accessibility labels
Gradients, masks, clip paths, and filters often depend on internal IDs. If you render the same JSX icon more than once, duplicate IDs can collide. Also decide whether the icon is decorative or meaningful before adding aria-hidden, aria-label, or a title.
When SVG to JSX is enough
A browser SVG to JSX converter is a good fit for one-off icons and quick component checks. If a project imports many SVG files, uses shared templates, or needs repeatable build rules, SVGR is usually the better workflow.
Common questions
How do I convert SVG to JSX?
Clean the SVG if needed, convert dashed SVG attributes to JSX names, wrap the markup in a React component, then review IDs, labels, styles, and unsupported features.
What SVG attributes change in JSX?
Common changes include class to className, stroke-width to strokeWidth, fill-rule to fillRule, clip-path to clipPath, and xlink:href to xlinkHref.
Should I clean SVG before JSX conversion?
Yes when the SVG comes from an unknown source or a design export. Cleaning removes risky or noisy markup before it becomes React code.
Is SVG to JSX the same as SVGR?
No. SVG to JSX is a direct conversion workflow. SVGR is a build tool for repeatable SVG imports, shared templates, and larger icon sets.