Freehand Stroke Optimizer
Simplify a freehand drawing with fewer points. Compare detail levels and save a smaller SVG or editable project.
How can I reduce the number of points in a freehand drawing?
Draw strokes or open a stroke project, then adjust the simplification tolerance. Compare the original and optimized paths, inspect the point reduction and export SVG or project JSON. The optimizer preserves stroke endpoints; a larger tolerance can remove fine detail.
Keep the line. Lose the extra points.
Draw with a mouse, pen or finger. Compare the original and simplified paths.
Gray paths show the original. The colored paths are the optimized result. Higher tolerance removes detail while preserving stroke endpoints. Downloads use the current color and width; project JSON preserves editable points. Open a project to work without pointer drawing.
Three simple steps
How to use Freehand Stroke Optimizer
Open a local file or load the example.
Inspect the map, choose features and adjust the relevant options.
Download the result and keep the original source file.
Common questions
Good to know
Understand the result.
Keep the original.
Is this tool free, and are my files uploaded?
This tool is free with no account required. The work happens in your browser. Your input and files are not sent to a processing server.
What are the limits and details?
All processing stays on this device. The bundled country outlines are a small-scale reference with no street detail. Coordinates use longitude, latitude order. Local files preserve your work; automatic cloud storage is not included.
Limits: 200 strokes, 40,000 points and a canvas up to 4,000 pixels per side.