Yes, it's possible to download only the specific Material Icons you use, which can significantly reduce the overall size of your project. Here are a few approaches to achieve this:
1. Use the Material Symbols API
Google provides the Material Symbols API, which allows you to selectively include only the icons you use by referencing them directly. For example:
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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Material+Symbols+Outlined" rel="stylesheet" />
<span class="material-symbols-outlined">home</span>
In this case, only the home icon is loaded because the request specifies that single icon.
2. Download Specific Icons Manually
You can manually download the SVG or PNG files for the icons you need from the Material Design Icons website. After downloading, include these icons in your project as:
- Inline SVGs:
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<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="..."></path></svg>
- As Image Files:
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<img src="path/to/home-icon.svg" alt="Home Icon" />
3. Use a Custom Icon Font
If you prefer using a font-based approach and want only the specific icons, you can use tools like:
- IcoMoon: Import the Material Icons you need into the IcoMoon app, and it will generate a custom font containing only those icons.
- Fontello: Similarly, you can create a custom font file containing only your chosen icons.
Include the generated font files in your project and use them with @font-face or CSS classes.