Inkscape Symbols Libraries

A comprehensive collection of 24,900+ symbols organized into 58 SVG libraries for use with Inkscape, the free and open-source vector graphics editor.

Overview

This repository provides ready-to-use symbol libraries that integrate directly into Inkscape's Symbols panel. Instead of creating icons and symbols from scratch, designers can drag and drop from these pre-made collections to accelerate their workflow.

Features

• 24,900+ symbols across 58 library files
• Multiple icon families: Bootstrap, Tabler, Lucide, Heroicons, Phosphor, Remix, and more
• Ready for Inkscape: Drop into your symbols directory and start using immediately
• Open formats: All symbols in standard SVG format
• Diverse categories: UI elements, emojis, maps, brand logos, weather symbols, and more

Installation

Method 1: One-Click Installer (Recommended)

Download the repository and run the appropriate installer for your platform:

Platform	Installer	How to Run
Windows	install-windows.bat	Double-click the file
Windows	install-windows.ps1	Right-click → "Run with PowerShell"
Linux	install-linux.sh	Run ./install-linux.sh in terminal
macOS	install-macos.sh	Run ./install-macos.sh in terminal

The installer will automatically copy all symbol libraries to the correct Inkscape directory.

To uninstall on Windows, run uninstall-windows.bat.

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download or clone this repository
2. Copy the .svg files to your Inkscape symbols directory:
   • Linux: ~/.config/inkscape/symbols/
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/org.inkscape.Inkscape/config/inkscape/symbols/
   • Windows: %APPDATA%\inkscape\symbols\
3. Restart Inkscape
4. Access symbols via Object → Symbols (or Ctrl+Shift+Y)

Method 3: Clone Repository Directly

# Linux
git clone https://github.com/wpgaurav/Inkscape-Symbols-Libraries.git ~/.config/inkscape/symbols/

# macOS
git clone https://github.com/wpgaurav/Inkscape-Symbols-Libraries.git ~/Library/Application\ Support/org.inkscape.Inkscape/config/inkscape/symbols/

Symbol Libraries

Modern UI Icon Sets (NEW)

Library	Symbols	Description
tabler-icons-outline.svg	4,985	Tabler Icons - outline style
tabler-icons-filled.svg	1,001	Tabler Icons - filled style
simple-icons.svg	3,369	Brand and company logos
remix-icons.svg	3,188	Remix Icon set - all categories
bootstrap-icons.svg	2,078	Bootstrap Icons
lucide-icons.svg	1,666	Lucide Icons (Feather fork)
phosphor-icons.svg	1,512	Phosphor Icons - regular
phosphor-icons-fill.svg	1,512	Phosphor Icons - filled
ionic.svg	515	Ionicons (updated)
octicons.svg	342	GitHub Octicons (updated)
heroicons-outline.svg	324	Heroicons - outline style
heroicons-solid.svg	324	Heroicons - solid style
feather-icons.svg	287	Feather Icons

Material Design Icons (Google)

Library	Description
action.svg	Action icons (home, search, settings, etc.)
alert.svg	Alert and notification icons
av.svg	Audio/video controls (play, pause, volume, etc.)
communication.svg	Communication icons (call, message, email, etc.)
content.svg	Content icons (add, remove, copy, paste, etc.)
device.svg	Device icons (phone, laptop, battery, etc.)
editor.svg	Text editor icons (format, align, list, etc.)
file.svg	File operation icons
hardware.svg	Hardware icons (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.)
image.svg	Image editing icons (crop, rotate, filter, etc.)
maps.svg	Map and location icons
navigation.svg	Navigation icons (arrows, menu, close, etc.)
notification.svg	Notification icons
toggle.svg	Toggle and switch icons

Classic Icon Fonts

Library	Symbols	Description
font-awesome.svg	519	Font Awesome icon collection
genericons.svg	146	Genericons icon font
dashicons-set.svg	238	WordPress Dashicons
taiga.svg	90	Taiga project icons

Specialized Collections

Library	Symbols	Description
emojione.svg	1,624	EmojiOne emoji collection
weather-symbols.svg	13	Weather condition symbols
internet-symbols.svg	78	Internet and web icons
humble-ui.svg	33	Humble UI elements
InkscapeMainToolsSymbols.svg	21	Inkscape tool icons
StateFace.svg	52	US state shapes

Suru Icons (Ubuntu)

Library	Symbols	Description
suru-icon-devices.svg	20	Device icons
suru-icons-actions.svg	164	Action icons
suru-icons-apps.svg	61	Application icons
suru-icons-mimetypes.svg	14	File type icons
suru-icons-status.svg	169	Status indicators

SJJB Map Symbols

Perfect for cartography and OpenStreetMap projects:

Library	Symbols	Description
sjjb-accommodation.svg	28	Hotels, hostels, camping
sjjb-amenity.svg	54	Public amenities
sjjb-barrier.svg	24	Barriers and gates
sjjb-education.svg	18	Schools and universities
sjjb-food.svg	22	Restaurants and food
sjjb-health.svg	20	Hospitals and pharmacies
sjjb-landuse.svg	16	Land use symbols
sjjb-money.svg	10	Banks and ATMs
sjjb-poi.svg	42	Points of interest
sjjb-power.svg	20	Power infrastructure
sjjb-shopping.svg	88	Shops and stores
sjjb-sport.svg	56	Sports facilities
sjjb-tourist.svg	64	Tourist attractions
sjjb-transport.svg	88	Transportation
sjjb-water.svg	6	Water features
sjjb-worship.svg	40	Places of worship

Usage in Inkscape

Getting Started

1. Open Inkscape and create a new document or open an existing one
2. Open the Symbols panel: Go to Object → Symbols (or press Ctrl+Shift+Y / Cmd+Shift+Y on macOS)
3. Select a library: Use the dropdown menu at the top of the Symbols panel to choose a symbol library (e.g., "bootstrap-icons", "tabler-icons-outline")
4. Browse symbols: Scroll through the available symbols in the panel
5. Add to canvas: Click and drag any symbol onto your canvas

Working with Symbols

Resizing Symbols

• Select the symbol and drag the corner handles to resize
• Hold Ctrl while resizing to maintain aspect ratio
• Use Object → Transform (Shift+Ctrl+M) for precise sizing

Changing Colors

• Symbols inherit the current fill/stroke colors by default
• To change colors: Select the symbol, then use the Fill & Stroke panel (Shift+Ctrl+F)
• Some symbols may need to be unlinked first (see below)

Converting to Editable Paths

To fully edit a symbol's paths:

1. Select the symbol on your canvas
2. Go to Edit → Clone → Unlink Clone (or press Shift+Alt+D)
3. Then go to Object → Ungroup (Shift+Ctrl+G) if needed
4. The symbol is now a regular path you can edit with the Node tool

Duplicating Symbols

• Ctrl+D - Duplicate in place
• Ctrl+C then Ctrl+V - Copy and paste
• Alt+D - Create a linked clone (changes to original affect all clones)

Tips & Best Practices

• Search for icons: Use the search box in the Symbols panel to find specific icons by name
• Symbol linking: Symbols maintain a link to the library - updating the library file updates all instances in your documents
• Performance: For documents with many symbols, consider unlinking them to improve performance
• Consistent sizing: Most icon sets use 24x24 or 16x16 viewboxes - resize proportionally for consistency
• Batch operations: Select multiple symbols and apply transformations to all at once

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Windows/Linux	macOS
Open Symbols Panel	Ctrl+Shift+Y	Cmd+Shift+Y
Duplicate	Ctrl+D	Cmd+D
Unlink Clone	Shift+Alt+D	Shift+Option+D
Ungroup	Shift+Ctrl+G	Shift+Cmd+G
Fill & Stroke	Shift+Ctrl+F	Shift+Cmd+F
Transform	Shift+Ctrl+M	Shift+Cmd+M

Troubleshooting

Symbols not appearing in Inkscape

1. Restart Inkscape: The symbols panel only loads libraries at startup
2. Check the directory: Ensure SVG files are in the correct location:
   • Linux: ~/.config/inkscape/symbols/
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/org.inkscape.Inkscape/config/inkscape/symbols/
   • Windows: %APPDATA%\inkscape\symbols\
3. Create the folder: If the symbols folder doesn't exist, create it manually
4. Check file permissions: Ensure the SVG files are readable

Symbols appear but can't be colored

Some symbols have hardcoded colors. To change them:

1. Unlink the clone (Shift+Alt+D)
2. Ungroup if needed (Shift+Ctrl+G)
3. Select individual paths and change their fill/stroke

Inkscape is slow with many symbols

• Large symbol libraries (like emojione.svg) may slow down the Symbols panel
• Consider removing libraries you don't use
• Unlink symbols after placing them to improve document performance

"Library not found" in dropdown

• Ensure the SVG file has valid <symbol> elements
• Check that the file isn't corrupted (try opening it directly in Inkscape)

License

This repository aggregates symbols from various open-source projects. Each symbol set retains its original license:

Icon Set	License
Bootstrap Icons	MIT License
Tabler Icons	MIT License
Lucide Icons	ISC License
Heroicons	MIT License
Feather Icons	MIT License
Phosphor Icons	MIT License
Remix Icons	Apache 2.0
Simple Icons	CC0 1.0
Material Design Icons	Apache 2.0
Font Awesome	SIL OFL 1.1 / MIT
Ionic Icons	MIT License
Octicons	MIT License
EmojiOne	CC BY 4.0 / MIT
SJJB Map Icons	CC0 Public Domain
Suru Icons	GPL-3.0
Genericons	GPL-2.0
Dashicons	GPL-2.0

Please refer to each original project for specific licensing terms and attribution requirements.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

Ways to Contribute

• Add new symbol libraries
• Fix issues with existing symbols
• Improve documentation
• Report bugs or suggest enhancements

Credits

This collection was curated by Gaurav Tiwari.

Special thanks to all the original icon designers and projects that make their work available to the open-source community.

Related Projects

• Inkscape - Free and open-source vector graphics editor
• Bootstrap Icons
• Tabler Icons
• Lucide Icons
• Heroicons
• Feather Icons
• Phosphor Icons
• Remix Icons
• Simple Icons
• Font Awesome
• Octicons
• SJJB Map Icons