SVG to Code Converter

How to Convert SVG to Code

Upload or paste your SVG

Drag and drop an SVG file, click to browse, or paste SVG code directly into the text area.

Choose your output format

Switch between Clean SVG, React JSX, React Component, and Data URI tabs to see each output.

Copy the generated code

Click the Copy button to copy the formatted code to your clipboard, ready to use in your project.

Why Convert SVG to Code?

React Components

Turn SVG files into reusable React components with properly converted JSX attributes. Import icons and illustrations as components with full prop support for size, color, and styling.

Inline SVG Control

Inline SVG code gives you complete control over every path, shape, and attribute. Style with CSS, animate with JavaScript, and modify dynamically at runtime without extra HTTP requests.

CSS Backgrounds

Use the Data URI output to embed SVGs directly in CSS background-image properties. Eliminate file requests and keep small icons and patterns inline for faster page loads.

Clean Markup

Our prettifier formats messy, minified SVG into clean, readable markup with proper indentation. Easier to read, debug, and maintain in your version-controlled codebase.

SVG to Code: The Complete Guide

Converting SVG to code is an essential workflow for modern web developers. Whether you're building a React application, a Next.js site, or a plain HTML page, having your SVG graphics as clean, formatted code gives you the most flexibility and performance.

SVG to React JSX is one of the most common conversions developers need. React uses JSX syntax which requires camelCase attribute names instead of the kebab-case used in standard SVG. For example, stroke-width becomes strokeWidth, class becomes className, and xmlns:xlink becomes xmlnsXlink. Our converter handles over 50 attribute mappings automatically.

React SVG Components take this a step further by wrapping the JSX in a functional component with spread props. This means you can control the SVG size, color, and other attributes from the parent component, making your icon system composable and maintainable.

Data URIs are useful when you need to embed an SVG without a separate file. Common use cases include CSS background-image values, email templates where external resources are blocked, and reducing HTTP requests for small, frequently used icons.

All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your SVG files are never uploaded to a server, making this tool fast, private, and secure. Convert as many SVGs as you need with no limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert SVG to code online?

Upload or paste your SVG file into our free SVG to Code converter. The tool instantly generates clean SVG markup, React JSX, a ready-to-use React component, and a Base64 Data URI. Click the tab for the format you need and copy the output.

What is the difference between SVG and JSX?

SVG uses standard HTML/XML attributes like stroke-width, fill-opacity, and class. JSX (used in React) requires camelCase equivalents: strokeWidth, fillOpacity, and className. Our converter handles all these transformations automatically.

How do I use an SVG as a React component?

Our tool wraps your SVG in a functional React component with spread props on the root <svg> element. Copy the React Component output, save it as a .tsx file, and import it anywhere in your React or Next.js project.

What is an SVG Data URI?

A Data URI encodes your SVG as a Base64 string that can be used directly in CSS background-image properties or HTML <img> src attributes without a separate file request. This is useful for small icons and inline graphics.

Can I convert SVG to React JSX for free?

Yes. SVG Genie's SVG to Code converter is completely free with no sign-up required. All processing happens in your browser so your files stay private. Convert unlimited SVGs to JSX, React components, or Data URIs.

Does the converter handle SVG attributes like xmlns:xlink?

Yes. The React JSX and React Component outputs convert all namespaced and kebab-case attributes to their JSX-compatible equivalents, including xmlns:xlink to xmlnsXlink, clip-path to clipPath, and many more.

Why should I convert SVG to inline code instead of using an image file?

Inline SVG code gives you full control over styling with CSS, enables dynamic manipulation with JavaScript, eliminates extra HTTP requests, and allows you to animate individual elements. It also improves accessibility when paired with proper ARIA attributes.

What SVG attributes are converted to camelCase for React?

Common conversions include stroke-width to strokeWidth, fill-opacity to fillOpacity, stroke-linecap to strokeLinecap, stroke-linejoin to strokeLinejoin, clip-path to clipPath, clip-rule to clipRule, fill-rule to fillRule, font-size to fontSize, and many more.

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