SVGKIT Updates

Latest improvements, features, and fixes.

September 25, 2026

v1.9.1 — SVG Optimization Guide Update

  • Refreshed optimization examples and mode comparisons with actual download sizes
  • Clarified appearance checks and when the original SVG is kept

September 13, 2026

v1.9.0 — SVG Compression Update

  • Compacted SVG path and transform data to reduce file size
  • Improved compression in Smallest and Balanced modes
  • Kept original-protection checks and preserved editable content in Editable mode

September 13, 2026

v1.8.0 — SVG Optimization Update

  • Improved before-and-after checks and kept the original when optimization could change the SVG
  • Reduced SVG size by cleaning up unused elements and redundant attributes
  • Clarified why the original SVG is kept and how to download it

September 6, 2026

v1.7.0 — Input and Processing Update

  • Added clipboard image paste and direct SVG code input for faster local workflows
  • Added a review step for large images and complex SVG files before processing begins
  • Added processing cancellation and settings reprocessing while improving SVG optimization and preview stability

July 17, 2026

v1.6.1 — Background Quality Update

  • Improved transparent background cleanup for logos, stickers, and character images
  • Reduced bright edge artifacts around simple solid backgrounds
  • Checked the background option against more real-world sample images

July 13, 2026

v1.6.0 — Background Handling Options

  • Added Keep original, Transparent, and Simplify background options to image-to-SVG conversion
  • Kept the original background as the default so conversion remains fidelity-first
  • Improved transparent output for simple solid backgrounds while preserving local browser processing

July 11, 2026

v1.5.0 — Documentation Soft Launch

  • Added the first SVGKIT Docs section for SVG conversion and optimization guidance
  • Added subtle documentation entry points to the converter and optimizer

July 5, 2026

v1.4.1 — SVG Optimizer Reliability Update

  • Expanded optimizer checks with SVG samples that are closer to real project assets
  • Improved the review flow so optimized output can be checked more safely
  • Improved SVG cleanup stability while preserving the rendered result

June 13, 2026

v1.4.0 — Image Trace Mode Update

  • Added Color, Mono, and Line art trace modes while keeping Color as the safe default for uploaded images
  • Improved line-art conversion with adaptive thresholding and stroke cleanup before SVG tracing
  • Added real sample coverage to protect color-preserving conversion and line-art output behavior

June 9, 2026

v1.3.0 — SVG Optimizer Quality Update

  • Improved cleanup for common SVG shapes so exported files can be lighter and more consistent
  • Refined style and presentation attribute handling to reduce unnecessary markup
  • Improved group cleanup while keeping the existing Smallest, Balanced, and Editable modes intact

June 3, 2026

v1.2.0 — Content and Footer Update

  • Added the new About page plus a practical SVG Use Cases hub with React, web performance, mobile, and logo workflow guides
  • Refined footer structure and mobile spacing to make supporting links and trust signals easier to scan
  • Prepared the layout for future partner and monetization experiments while keeping primary tool workflows focused

May 25, 2026

v1.1.0 — SVG Optimizer Modes Update

  • Added new Smallest, Balanced, and Editable optimization modes for different SVG cleanup goals
  • Improved optimizer output with stronger mode-aware path cleanup, attribute cleanup, and group cleanup behavior
  • Added clearer optimizer result stats so you can compare structural changes beyond file size alone

May 23, 2026

v1.0.2 — Color and Upload UX Update

  • Color images now preserve their original palette more consistently during SVG conversion
  • Improved guidance for HEIC and other unsupported image formats
  • Clearer fallback messaging when large or highly detailed photos cannot be converted cleanly

May 14, 2026

v1.0.1 — Stability Update

  • Better upload guidance for unsupported image formats and large mobile images
  • Clearer processing feedback while SVG conversion is running
  • Improved release stability across the main converter and SVG optimizer experience

May 3, 2026

v1.0.0 — Initial Launch

  • Browser-based image to SVG conversion
  • Local SVG optimization with no server uploads
  • Automatic cleanup for metadata and unnecessary markup
  • Result insights for size reduction and structural changes
  • Mobile browser support across the main tool and optimizer