Ico Moon
Vector icon platform. Generate SVG, PNG, and icon fonts from icon sets.
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What is Ico Moon?
IcoMoon is an open-source web tool designed for creating and managing scalable vector graphics (SVG) icons, with a focus on generating multicolor icon fonts. It allows users to design, customize, and export icons as optimized font files, enabling integration into web projects. The tool is particularly useful for developers and designers who need precise control over icon appearance and performance. IcoMoon addresses the challenge of creating scalable, color-rich icons that work across modern browsers and operating systems, eliminating the limitations of traditional monochrome icon fonts. By combining SVG editing with font generation, it streamlines workflows for projects requiring custom icon sets, such as websites, mobile apps, and dashboards. Its collaborative features and mobile responsiveness further enhance its utility for teams working on shared icon libraries.
How it works
IcoMoon is a web-based platform for designing and generating SVG icons, with a specialized focus on creating multicolor icon fonts. It enables users to assemble, edit, and export icons as optimized font files compatible with modern browsers and systems. The tool bridges the gap between vector graphic design and font technology, allowing developers to embed icons directly into web projects without relying on image files. Its primary purpose is to simplify the creation of scalable, customizable icon sets for use in digital interfaces. IcoMoon supports SVG-first editing, where changes to the visual design are instantly reflected in the underlying code. Users can select from free SVG icon libraries, assign ligatures to glyphs, and generate COLRv0-formatted color fonts. Collaboration features enable real-time editing and restricted project sharing with team members.
How to use it
- 1Access the IcoMoon website and open the SVG editor. 2. Import or select icons from built-in libraries or upload custom SVG files. 3. Customize colors, shapes, and ligatures for individual glyphs. 4. Export the project as a multicolor icon font in COLRv0 format. Practical tips: Use the code editor to fine-tune SVG paths for precision. Leverage collaboration features by sharing projects with team members for real-time feedback. Test exported fonts in supported browsers to ensure compatibility.
What it can do
- Generation
Use cases
Assumptions and limitations
Assumptions
- source: https://github.com/icofont
- license: Open source
- privacy: Opens an external demo
Limitations
- Limited advanced vector editing tools compared to dedicated SVG editors
- COLRv0 format may not be supported in older browsers or operating systems
- No built-in export options for formats beyond font files (e.g., PNG or SVG archives)
- Learning curve for users unfamiliar with font technology or ligature assignments
- Collaboration features require internet connectivity for real-time syncing
Understanding the result
Vector icon platform. Generate SVG, PNG, and icon fonts from icon sets.
Tool details
- Clearly flagged when a network request is needed.
- No account, no sign-up, and no tracking of your content.
- Powered by icofont (MIT).
- Built with
- icofont (https://github.com/icofont)
- License
- MIT
- Runs locally
- No — requires a network request
- Verification
- Not yet verified
- Input
- Text
- Output
- Generated Output
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- Built with
- icofont
- License
- MIT
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References
- /icofont — GitHub Repository
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Frequently asked
What types of projects is IcoMoon best suited for?
IcoMoon is ideal for web and mobile development projects requiring scalable, multicolor icons. It excels in creating custom icon fonts for websites, apps, and dashboards, as well as managing shared icon libraries for design teams. Its COLRv0 format support makes it suitable for projects needing advanced color glyph capabilities in modern browsers.
How does IcoMoon handle color in icon fonts?
IcoMoon uses the COLRv0 format to encode color information directly into SVG glyphs, allowing icons to display multiple colors without relying on background images. This format is supported in all modern browsers and operating systems, enabling icons to maintain clarity and scalability across different platforms.
How do I generate a multicolor icon font with IcoMoon?
Begin by selecting or uploading SVG icons in the editor. Assign colors to individual glyphs using the color picker, then define ligatures for custom text representations. After finalizing the design, export the project as a COLRv0-formatted font file. This file can be embedded into HTML or CSS for use in web projects.
How does IcoMoon compare to tools like Font Awesome?
Unlike Font Awesome, which uses monochrome icons with CSS styling, IcoMoon generates true multicolor icon fonts using COLRv0. This allows for more complex color designs but requires broader browser support. Font Awesome offers a larger pre-built icon library, while IcoMoon provides greater customization flexibility for specialized projects.
What should I do if my exported font isn't displaying correctly?
Verify that the target browser supports COLRv0 format. Check for errors in the SVG code by reviewing the code editor. Ensure the font file is properly embedded in HTML using the correct @font-face syntax. If issues persist, test the font in a different browser or update the font file by re-exporting the project.