What is a glyph icon?

A glyph icon is a minimalist symbol created using simple shapes, clean lines, and usually a single color. These icons are often flat or semi-flat in style and are designed to clearly represent objects, actions, or concepts in a compact form.

Glyph icons are easy to recognize, even at small sizes, and are typically used for clean, modern interfaces.

What do we look for when reviewing glyph icons?

When reviewing glyph icons on IconScout, we focus on clarity, style consistency, and usability. Here’s what we check:

• The main element of the icon should be clearly emphasized by filling in the central shape. This helps separate the key part of the icon from any surrounding elements.

• Icons must be easily understandable, even when scaled down.

• The design should follow a clean, consistent look using basic geometric shapes and smooth curves.

We do not accept inverted outline icons. These are designs where the outer border is filled, but the inner part remains empty or transparent, which does not match the expected glyph style.

Following these guidelines will help ensure your icons are suitable for the marketplace and easy for users to browse. You can also explore a wide collection of approved Glyph icons for reference here.