What it does
GLYPHICONS sells themed monochrome icon sets and collection bundles with a one-time Regular license. It also offers selected sets free under Creative Commons terms. Vector and PNG formats support interface and print work, with different attribution and redistribution rules for the chosen licence.
Halflings serves small graphic roles, while Filetypes and Arrows provide more specialized interface vocabularies. Each set is a separate purchase; collections bundle several sets under the same Regular license. Paid purchases are one-time, with continued use and future updates to the purchased product.
Files include AI, SVG, PDF and EPS vectors, plus PNGs at the default, double and triple sizes. Choose a set, pay through Stripe or PayPal, and receive its download link by email. Updates also arrive by email, and the set's folder name and changelog identify its version.
The free Arrows option has different terms: CC BY 4.0 permits reuse with credit, a licence link and an indication of changes. Paid Regular licenses do not require attribution. They allow repeated personal and commercial end projects, but exclude bundling the artwork into themes, frameworks or asset libraries, as well as repeated-production merchandise. The end customer must buy directly, and the licence is not transferable.
Strengths
- Vector and PNG deliveries share an organized file structure.
- Paid products include their future updates.
- Selected sets offer a free Creative Commons route.
Watch out for
- The paid Regular license excludes themes, frameworks and asset libraries.
- The paid license restricts repeated-production merchandise and cannot be transferred.
Best for
- Interface designers purchasing themed icon sets
- Projects able to credit the free Arrows collection
Sources
- GLYPHICONS | Icon Sets and Collections (Oct 27, 2026)
- GLYPHICONS FAQ (Oct 27, 2026)
- GLYPHICONS Regular License (Oct 27, 2026)
- GLYPHICONS Arrows Set (Oct 27, 2026)
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (Oct 27, 2026)