diff --git a/config/nginx.sample.conf b/config/nginx.sample.conf
index 65b631aec30..2a1056ca4bc 100644
--- a/config/nginx.sample.conf
+++ b/config/nginx.sample.conf
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ server {
   gzip_vary on;
   gzip_min_length 1000;
   gzip_comp_level 5;
-  gzip_types application/json text/css application/x-javascript application/javascript;
+  gzip_types application/json text/css application/x-javascript application/javascript image/svg+xml;
 
   # Uncomment and configure this section for HTTPS support
   # NOTE: Put your ssl cert in your main nginx config directory (/etc/nginx)