Whether you’re shipping a new product or refreshing a design system, a small set of reliable tools covers most icon work. This roundup groups the essentials by job — not every product in each category, but the workflows worth knowing.
Converters and exporters
Moving between SVG, PNG, ICO and other formats is routine. Look for tools that run in the browser (no upload to unknown servers), support batch sizes, and preserve transparency where it matters. icons.io includes converters such as SVG to PNG and SVG to ICO for common export paths.
Generators
Favicons, app icons and social images often need exact dimensions. Generators that output multiple sizes in one go save time and reduce mistakes on store submissions and PWA manifests.
Optimisation
SVGs from design tools often carry extra metadata and redundant paths. A good optimiser shrinks files without visible quality loss — important for performance budgets and large icon sets.
Where to find icon packs
Beyond tools, curated pack directories help you compare style, licence and price before you commit. Browse icon packs on icons.io to explore sets by tag and filter.
Further reading
For deeper dives, see our guides on tutorials, comparisons and reference material — from format choices to favicon sizes and platform requirements.