https://withicons.com/blog/ Plain-English guides and honest comparisons about icons. en https://withicons.com/blog/what-is-an-icon-library.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/what-is-an-icon-library.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsAn icon library is a set of matching icons with names, file formats and a licence. Learn what is inside one, free vs paid options and how to choose and use one. https://withicons.com/blog/how-to-change-icon-color.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/how-to-change-icon-color.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesChange an icon’s colour in PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Canva, Figma or CSS. Why SVG recolours and PNG does not, plus brand colours and contrast. https://withicons.com/blog/3d-icons-vs-flat-icons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/3d-icons-vs-flat-icons.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsFlat or 3D icons? Use flat icons for buttons and menus, 3D icons for heroes, slides and marketing at 32px+. A decision table, file sizes and history. https://withicons.com/blog/icon-glossary.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/icon-glossary.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsPlain-English definitions of 44 icon design terms: glyph, pictogram, SVG, viewBox, stroke, keyline, duotone, touch target, aria-label, MIT and CC BY. https://withicons.com/blog/playful-icon-styles.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/playful-icon-styles.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsKawaii, sticker, pixel, retro, pastel and more: what each cute icon style looks like, where it works (kids, games, social, slides) and where to avoid it. https://withicons.com/blog/how-many-icons-does-a-website-need.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/how-many-icons-does-a-website-need.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesHow many icons a website needs, with rule-of-thumb ranges for business sites, blogs, shops, SaaS apps and dashboards, the core 30 icons, and when to add text labels. https://withicons.com/blog/dark-mode-icons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/dark-mode-icons.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsHow icons behave in dark mode: why they look bolder, how currentColor makes them follow the theme, contrast checks, which styles hold up and why PNGs vanish. https://withicons.com/blog/animated-icons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/animated-icons.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsWhen animated icons help and when they hurt: SVG, Lottie and GIF in plain words, WCAG motion rules, reduced motion, speed tips, and moving icons in slides and email. https://withicons.com/blog/app-icon-vs-ui-icon.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/app-icon-vs-ui-icon.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsAn app icon represents a whole app on a home screen or store; UI icons are the small symbols inside it. Sizes, shapes, formats, favicons and common mistakes. https://withicons.com/blog/icons-on-a-resume.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/icons-on-a-resume.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesIcons can make a resume easier to scan, but ATS software may skip them. How to add icons safely in Word, Google Docs and Canva, at the right size for print. https://withicons.com/blog/best-free-icon-libraries.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/best-free-icon-libraries.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesA fair, plain-English look at 10 free icon libraries in 2026: Font Awesome, Material Symbols, Lucide, Tabler, with icons and more, plus how to choose. https://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-font-awesome.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-font-awesome.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTComparisonswith icons vs Font Awesome in plain English: the real icons side by side, price, licence, free styles, pros and cons, and which set fits your site or slides. https://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-hugeicons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-hugeicons.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTComparisonswith icons vs Hugeicons in plain English: the real icons side by side, free icon counts, Pro prices, MIT licences, pros and cons, and which set fits you. https://withicons.com/blog/icons-in-presentations.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/icons-in-presentations.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesAdd icons to PowerPoint, Google Slides and Keynote the right way: SVG or PNG, recolouring, sizing, alignment and simple layouts that make slides look professional. https://withicons.com/blog/icon-styles-explained.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/icon-styles-explained.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsA picture-first guide to icon styles: line, solid and duotone for interfaces, plus 17 creative styles from glass and pixel to kawaii. What each is for. https://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-lucide.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-lucide.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTComparisonswith icons vs Lucide with the real icons side by side: 2px vs 1.75px lines, one style vs 20, ISC vs MIT, shadcn/ui, honest pros and cons, and when to switch. https://withicons.com/blog/free-icons-commercial-use.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/free-icons-commercial-use.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesCan you use free icons in commercial work? MIT, ISC, Apache 2.0, CC BY, CC0, SIL OFL, Flaticon and Icons8 licenses explained in plain English, with a decision table. https://withicons.com/blog/ai-assistants-and-icons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/ai-assistants-and-icons.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAI & toolsWhy ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini invent icon names, and how to fix it with MCP, llms.txt and Ask AI buttons. Copy-paste prompts for slides, websites and code. https://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-material-symbols.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-material-symbols.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTComparisonswith icons vs Google’s Material Symbols: the real icons side by side, honest pros and cons, styles, the variable font, licences, and which one suits you. https://withicons.com/blog/svg-vs-png-icons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/svg-vs-png-icons.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsSVG or PNG for icons? A plain-English guide to sharpness, file size and colour, plus a clear table for websites, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Word and email. https://withicons.com/blog/icons-on-landing-pages.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/icons-on-landing-pages.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesUse icons on a landing page the way good designers do: feature grids, icon + headline + one line, one style and size, when to go bold, and accessibility basics. https://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-heroicons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-heroicons.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTComparisonswith icons vs Heroicons with the real icons side by side: 316 icons in four sizes vs 500 in 20 styles, MIT licences, Tailwind CSS, and honest pros and cons. https://withicons.com/blog/accessible-icons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/accessible-icons.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsA friendly guide to accessible icons: text labels, names for icon-only buttons, decorative icons, 3:1 contrast, tap target sizes and not relying on colour alone. https://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-phosphor.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-phosphor.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTComparisonswith icons vs Phosphor, explained simply: six weights vs 20 styles, about 1,500 vs 500 icons, real icons side by side, pros and cons, and which to pick. https://withicons.com/blog/how-to-add-icons-to-a-website.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/how-to-add-icons-to-a-website.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesAdd free icons to WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Framer, Shopify or HTML: which file to upload, SVG support per platform, and quick fixes. https://withicons.com/blog/icon-sizes-guide.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/icon-sizes-guide.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsA simple guide to icon sizes: 16, 20, 24, 32 and 48 px, matching icons to text, tap targets (WCAG, Apple, Android), and what size PNG to use for slides and print. https://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-tabler-icons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-tabler-icons.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTComparisonswith icons vs Tabler Icons in plain English: 6,200+ outline and filled icons vs 500 icons in 20 styles, real icons side by side, pros and cons, and which to pick. https://withicons.com/blog/consistent-icons.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/consistent-icons.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsMixed icon sets make a site or deck feel cheap. Learn what makes icons consistent, run a 10-minute audit, and replace mismatched icons in an afternoon. https://withicons.com/blog/choosing-the-right-icon.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/choosing-the-right-icon.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsChoose icons people understand: common mix-ups (save, settings, share, favourites, menu), when to add a text label, cultural traps, and a 5-person test. https://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-flaticon.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/with-icons-vs-flaticon.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTComparisonswith icons vs Flaticon for non-designers: honest pros and cons, what Flaticon attribution means in slides and Canva, Premium pricing, and no-credit options. https://withicons.com/blog/icon-design-trends-2026.htmlhttps://withicons.com/blog/icon-design-trends-2026.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDesign basicsThe icon design trends shaping 2026: frosted glass, tactile 3D and skeuomorphism, pixel and retro nostalgia, kawaii cuteness, Bauhaus geometry and more.