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    Icon Generator

    Generate custom icons and stickers from a text description. Each generation produces four icon variations you can download in PNG or SVG — no design skills required.

    Open the Icon Generator to get started.

    On this page

    • Generate your first icon
    • Writing good prompts
    • Choosing a style
    • Formats and downloading
    • Editing generated icons
    • Credits and usage limits
    • Usage rights

    Generate your first icon

    1

    Open the Icon Generator

    Go to freepik.com/ai/icon-generator/tool.

    2

    Write a prompt

    Describe the icon you want — for example: "a lightning bolt icon, flat style, dark blue".

    3

    Select a style

    Pick the visual style that fits your project (see Choosing a style below).

    4

    Click Generate icons

    The tool will produce four icon variations at once.

    5

    Download

    Choose your preferred icon and download it as PNG or SVG.

    Writing good prompts

    The clearer your prompt, the more accurate and usable the results. Think of it as describing the icon to a designer: what object, what style, and what feel.

    Instead of…Try…
    settingsa gear icon, minimal, monochrome, flat style
    usera person silhouette icon, outline style, rounded corners
    emailan envelope icon, 3D style, soft shadows, light blue
    shoppinga shopping cart sticker, pastel colors, cute cartoon style
    TipsInclude the object, the visual style (flat, outline, 3D, sticker), and a color if consistency matters. Avoid abstract concepts — icons work best when they represent a clear, recognizable object.

    Choosing a style

    The Icon Generator offers multiple visual styles. You can either select one from the style picker in the tool, or include the style name directly in your prompt for more control.

    Note for editors⚠️ Verify the exact style names available in the tool before publishing and update this section accordingly. The list below is a placeholder based on observed tool behavior.
    • Flat — Simple, clean shapes with solid fills. Works well for UI and app icons.
    • Outline — Line-based icons with no fill. Ideal for minimal interfaces.
    • 3D — Volumetric icons with depth and shadows. Great for landing pages and presentations.
    • Sticker — Illustrated style with outlines and expressive characters. Good for social and messaging.
    • Gradient — Icons with smooth color transitions. Common in modern app design.

    Formats and downloading

    Generated icons are available in two formats. Choose based on how you plan to use them:

    FormatBest forCredit cost
    PNGFixed-size use: social media, presentations, mockupsFree — no credits consumed
    SVGScalable use: web, apps, print — resizes without quality loss600 credits per download or copy
    TipIf you're unsure which format to use, download PNG first to check the result. Only switch to SVG when you need it for production — it costs credits.

    You can also copy an icon directly to your clipboard in either format. Copying SVG consumes the same credit cost as downloading.

    Editing generated icons

    Once you have a generated icon, you can refine it further:

    • Regenerate — Not satisfied with all four results? Adjust your prompt or style and generate again.
    • Open in Image Editor — Download as PNG and open it in the Freepik Image Editor to recolor, resize, or add effects.
    • Open in Design Editor — Use the downloaded SVG in the Design Editor to edit individual paths and colors, or place the icon inside a template.
    SVG icons are fully scalable and editable as vector shapes. If you need precise color control or want to adjust individual elements, SVG is the right format to use for editing.

    Credits and usage limits

    ActionEssential / PremiumPremium+ / Pro
    Generate icons600 credits per generation (150 per icon × 4)600 credits per generation (150 per icon × 4)
    Download PNGFree — no creditsFree — no credits
    Download or copy SVG600 credits per download or copy600 credits per download or copy
    The tool applies a rate limit of 60 icons per minute (15 generations) regardless of plan.

    For a full breakdown of credit costs across all tools, see AI credits & limits.

    Usage rights

    Icons generated with the Icon Generator can be used for both personal and commercial purposes. All generated content is subject to Freepik's Terms of Use for AI Products. Make sure your icons don't reproduce third-party logos, trademarks, or protected characters. If your icons are free of such elements, you're good to use them in any project.

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