How to Create SVG Sprite Sheets Online
SVG sprite sheets combine multiple icon files into a single SVG file, reducing HTTP requests and improving website performance. Instead of loading dozens of individual icon files, you load one sprite and reference icons by ID. This guide shows you how to create SVG sprites online using fixie.tools with automatic optimization and clean, production-ready code.
Step 1: Open the SVG Sprite Generator
Go to fixie.tools/svg-sprite in your browser. The tool works on all devices without requiring signup or installation.
Step 2: Upload SVG Icon Files
Click the upload area or drag and drop multiple SVG files. You can upload icons in bulk - the tool accepts up to 100 SVG files at once with a combined maximum size of 10MB. Each icon will become a symbol in the final sprite.
Step 3: Configure Sprite Options
Set a symbol ID prefix (helps avoid naming conflicts when using multiple sprites), choose whether to remove fill and stroke attributes (allows CSS styling), and enable viewBox optimization. You can also choose to inline the sprite in HTML or generate a separate file.
Step 4: Generate Sprite Sheet
Click generate to create your SVG sprite. The tool combines all icons into a single <svg> with <symbol> elements for each icon. IDs are automatically generated from filenames (e.g., home.svg becomes #home).
Step 5: Download and Use in Your Project
Download the generated sprite.svg file and the usage HTML/CSS examples. To use an icon, reference it with <svg><use href="sprite.svg#icon-id"></use></svg>. The tool generates copy-paste-ready code snippets for common frameworks.