What is Symbol.so?
Symbol.so helps you find and copy Unicode symbols with a single tap. Explore thousands of characters across 70 categories, customize them, and export as SVG or PNG. Perfect for developers, designers, and anyone who loves using symbols.
Problem
Users struggle to find and copy hard-to-type symbols manually, relying on fragmented sources like character maps or web searches, leading to inefficiency and inconsistent formatting.
Solution
A web tool where users can browse, copy, and export Unicode symbols as customizable SVG/PNG images, with search, category filtering (70+ categories), and style adjustments (colors, sizes).
Customers
Developers, designers, and tech-savvy professionals needing symbols for documentation, UI/UX design, social media, or coding projects. Demographics: 20-45yo, frequent symbol users in digital workflows.
Unique Features
Aggregates thousands of Unicode symbols into a single library with instant copy-paste functionality, export-as-image customization, and category-based organization.
User Comments
Saves time searching for rare symbols
Intuitive interface for non-technical users
Customizable exports improve design consistency
Missing some niche symbols
Mobile app requested
Traction
Launched in 2023, 2,300+ ProductHunt upvotes (as of analysis), integrated into design platforms like Figma via community plugins. No disclosed revenue data.
Market Size
Global developer population reached 28.7 million in 2023 (IDC), with Unicode Consortium reporting 143,859+ characters in v15.0 - indicating strong demand for symbol management tools.
