Papirus
A free, pixel-perfect SVG icon theme for Linux desktops with extensive application coverage and multiple variants.
What is Papirus?
Papirus is a free and open-source SVG icon theme for Linux desktops, based on the Paper Icon Set. It provides a massive collection of pixel-perfect icons for applications, system actions, file types, and panels, with variants for light and dark themes. It solves the problem of inconsistent or incomplete icon sets by offering a unified, visually cohesive theme that works across many desktop environments and applications.
Linux desktop users and system integrators who want a consistent, modern, and comprehensive icon set for customizing their graphical interface across environments like KDE Plasma, GNOME, XFCE, and others.
Developers and users choose Papirus for its extensive coverage of applications and system icons, its attention to pixel-perfect SVG design, and its strong support for theming hardcoded icons and integrating with desktop color schemes. It is one of the most complete and actively maintained open-source icon themes available.
Overview
Pixel perfect icon theme for Linux
Use Cases
Best For
- Customizing the visual appearance of Linux desktop environments like KDE Plasma or GNOME
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