iOS Icon Generator
Generate PNG icon imagesets for Xcode asset catalogs from two sources.
When to Activate
- Generating icon assets for an iOS/macOS Xcode project
- Searching for icons across open source collections
- Creating PNG imagesets (1x, 2x, 3x) for asset catalogs
- Replacing placeholder icons with production-quality assets
- Matching existing icon styles in an Xcode project
Core Principles
1. Two Sources, One Output Format
Both sources produce identical Xcode-compatible imagesets. Choose based on need:
| Source | Icons | Requires | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iconify API | 275,000+ from 200+ collections | Internet | Wide selection, specific styles, open source icons |
| SF Symbols | 5,000+ Apple symbols | macOS only | Apple-native style, offline use |
2. Always Match Existing Style
Before generating, check the project's existing icons for size, color, and weight consistency.
3. Output Structure
Both methods produce a complete Xcode imageset:
<output-dir>/<asset-name>.imageset/
Contents.json
<asset-name>.png # 1x (68px default)
<asset-name>@2x.png # 2x (136px default)
<asset-name>@3x.png …
