Catalog, Privacy, and Account Questions
The summary below complements the official SVG Nexus FAQ and SPDX license documentation.
- Is an account, subscription, or email required? No. Searching 76,166 icons, browsing 13,888 illustrations, and using all 8 browser tools require zero sign-up.
- Are custom SVG files uploaded to a server when edited? No. Files opened in Studio, the Online SVG Editor, the Optimizer, or converters stay in browser memory. Saved favorites and collections live in your own browser's
localStorage. - Why is 'Sort by Popularity' disabled in the icon catalog? Because the catalog does not track individual user icon downloads or build user profiles; sorting uses deterministic Source Order, Name A–Z, and 3D First.
Verified Technical Limits Across the 8 Browser Tools
| Feature / Tool | Verified Limit / Behavior |
|---|---|
| Custom SVG upload size | Up to 2 MiB (2 MB) per file in the browser workspace. |
| Curved <textPath> editing | Not editable in Online SVG Editor (convert curved text to paths first). |
| PNG & WebP raster converter | Preset square outputs: 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, and 2048 px (one image per run). |
| Icon Badge Generator | One badge layout per run; badge text metrics depend on font at small sizes. |
| SVG Sprite Generator | Up to 40 SVG files per sprite; requires consistent viewBox & unique IDs. |
| SVG Optimizer | Processes one file per run; coordinate precision down to 2 decimals; Web preset may flatten inconsistent filters. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use SVG Nexus icons in commercial client websites and SaaS products?
Yes for the vast majority of the catalog, provided you follow the specific icon's recorded SPDX license. Over 60,900 icons use MIT, Apache-2.0, ISC, or CC0-1.0, while sets like Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) and OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0) require visible credit (and ShareAlike on adapted CC BY-SA packs). Brand logos also remain subject to owner trademark rules.
How do I change icon colors dynamically in Tailwind CSS or dark mode?
Copy the inline SVG, React TSX, Vue 3, or CSS Mask export that uses currentColor, then apply standard text color classes such as text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-200.
Can I paste SVG Nexus icons directly into Figma, Sketch, or Illustrator?
Yes. Click Copy SVG on any icon page and press Cmd/Ctrl+V directly onto your Figma, Sketch, or Illustrator canvas to edit vector nodes without installing a plugin.
Does SVG Nexus support Arabic and right-to-left (RTL) workflows?
Yes. The platform localizes into 14 languages including native RTL Arabic, provides Horizontal Flip controls in the editor, and documents RTL directional mirroring rules.