What is Material Symbols?
Material Symbols is Google's icon library with more than 3,000 symbols in outlined, rounded and sharp styles. It is a variable icon font, so you can adjust fill, weight, grade and optical size with CSS.
You can download single icons as SVG or PNG from Google Fonts, or embed the whole set with one stylesheet link. Icons are released under the Apache 2.0 license.
License and usage
Yes. Material Symbols is released under the Apache 2.0 license, which allows commercial use without attribution.
What you get
- 3,000+ symbols in three styles
- Variable fill, weight, grade and size
- SVG and PNG downloads
- Embed as an icon font
Pros
- Huge, well-maintained set
- Variable font is very flexible
- Recognizable Material style
Cons
- Looks distinctly Google
- Icon font can be heavy if not subset
Best for
Material Symbols FAQ
Is Material Symbols free?
Material Symbols are free under the Apache 2.0 license and need no account.
Can I use Material Symbols for commercial projects?
Yes. Material Symbols is released under the Apache 2.0 license, which allows commercial use without attribution.
Do I need an account to download from Material Symbols?
No. You can browse fonts.google.com and download without signing up.
What are some alternatives to Material Symbols?
Other free options include Lucide, Heroicons, Phosphor Icons, Tabler Icons and Iconoir.