Vector Icon Production Software

Generate Your Own Vector & Bitmap Icons

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Product Overview

Axialis IconGenerator is a free icon production tool for developers, UI designers, and illustrators. Create vector & bitmap icons in seconds from a database of ready‑to‑use icon sets. Add overlays, colorize, and export developer‑ready files for software development.

Quick Facts

  • Free application with optional in‑app purchases
  • Windows (Vista–11, 32/64‑bit) and macOS (10.10+ 64‑bit Intel)
  • Vector formats: SVG, XAML, PDF, EPS, PS
  • Bitmap formats: PNG, BMP, JPG, ICO, ICNS, Image Strips
  • Icon fonts: OTF, EOT, SVG, WOFF, WOFF2 (+ CSS)
  • Automatic Dark Mode variants
  • Professionally‑made icon sets with ongoing updates
  • Overlays (actions/states) and colorization
  • Licenses: Free, Free with Attribution, Commercial
  • Automatic updates of app and icon database
  • Online Help

How It Works

The online database contains a large variety of vector icons. Search and select the icons you need, customize with overlays and colors, then export in vector or bitmap formats. Multiple icon families and styles are available.

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Download icon

Download the Windows or Mac app. Install and start—it's free.

Database icon

The icon database updates automatically and includes many vector icon sets and styles.

Customize icon

Apply overlays, recolor, and configure variants. Generate icons in a single click.

Files icon

Export SVG, XAML, PS, EPS, PDF, web fonts or PNG, BMP, JPEG, ICO, ICNS, and image strips.

Several icon sets available—and counting…

The database is constantly updated with new icon sets. Here’s a quick preview:

Browse All Sets

Features In Depth

Generate nearly all icon formats—vectors and bitmaps—from a large database crafted by professional designers. Search, customize, and export files ready for software development UI components.

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A Fully Integrated Workspace

Generating icons takes only a few seconds: choose an icon set, select icons and overlays, optionally customize, then export in a single batch (Learn more).

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Generate Vector & Bitmap Icons

Export SVG, XAML, PDF, EPS, PS, and create bitmaps at standard/custom sizes in PNG, BMP, JPEG. Desktop formats ICO (Windows) and ICNS (macOS) are supported (Learn more).

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Customize Icons with Overlays

Use built‑in overlays to annotate actions or states (add, remove, edit, info, and more). Place overlays at four positions and colorize independently for clarity.

Overlay placement options:

Colorize Icons

Enhance visibility or match your UI theme with Monochrome or Shaded colorization (varies by icon family).

Shaded colorization keeps original greys for soft gradients:

Overlays can be colorized separately for more dynamic effects:

Pixel‑Perfect Icon Sets

For crisp rendering at small sizes, icons are aligned to fixed grids. For example, Axialis Line Design uses a 21×21 grid:

For ribbons/toolbars, some sets include two grids (e.g., Axialis Flat Pro 2017 at 16×16 and 32×32):

Result: true pixel‑perfect icons for ribbon‑based UIs:

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More icon families

Explore additional families and styles compatible with IconGenerator.

Browse All Sets

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Windows Version

Axialis IconGenerator is compatible with Windows Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, and 11. 32‑bit and 64‑bit supported.

Recommended Configuration

  • Intel Core‑Duo class CPU — 2 GHz or more
  • Windows Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, or 11

Mac OS X Version

Runs on any 64‑bit Intel‑based Mac (macOS 10.10 Yosemite or later).

Recommended Configuration

  • Any 64‑bit Intel‑based Mac
  • macOS 10.10 Yosemite or later
License

Axialis License

When you purchase an Axialis product, you receive a perpetual license and lifetime support. Free updates for one year are included; you may renew later to keep receiving new features.

What’s included?

Perpetual use, lifetime support, and one year of updates (renewable). See full terms in the EULA.

Icon Set Licensing

Icon sets in IconGenerator are available under three license types: Open Source, Commercial (lifetime updates), and Free with Attribution (limited use). Read more

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 4, 2023

 

Axialis IconGenerator: The Ultimate Icon Creation Tool for Developers

 

Axialis Software has just released IconGenerator v2.04. This powerful authoring tool allows developers to easily create icons for their applications. It generates various icon formats, including vector, font and bitmap, and allows users to add overlay modifiers and colorize icons. It is available for Windows and MacOS and includes a range of icon sets.

 

Paris, FRANCE - Axialis Software, a leading developer of design software, has just released IconGenerator 2.04, a powerful and user-friendly tool for creating professional quality icons.

 

Axialis IconGenerator is a powerful software tool that allows developers to easily generate custom icons for their applications from a large database of professionally designed vector icons. With just a few clicks, users can select an icon set, choose their desired icons and overlays, and apply custom effects and styles to create unique and visually appealing icons. The software is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, so generating icons takes only a few seconds.

 

The software can generate a wide range of vector and bitmap icon formats, including SVG, XAML, PDF, EPS, PS, PNG, BMP, JPEG, Windows ICO, and Mac ICNS. The icons are designed as vector shapes and aligned on 16x16, 24x24, or 32x32 grids to ensure a pixel-perfect fit in toolbars, menus, and ribbons. This makes them ideal for use in a variety of applications and on different devices with varying resolutions.

 

One of the unique features of IconGenerator is the ability to add Overlay Modifiers to icons. These are small images that can be placed over the icon to convey additional information or indicate a particular status or action. Common overlay modifiers include buttons for "Add", "Remove", "Ok", and "Info", but there are many others available as well. Overlay modifiers are usually added to the bottom-right corner of the icon, but can be placed elsewhere if needed to improve the visual aspect. IconGenerator includes a variety of overlay modifiers and allows users to easily add and colorize them using built-in color palettes.

 

Colorizing icons can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as enhancing their visibility on a dark background or making them consistent with a particular user interface theme. Depending on the style of the icon set, several colorization modes may be available, including monochrome, flat, shaded, and selective. Overlay modifiers can also be colorized separately to create more visually appealing effects.

 

With the release of IconGenerator 2.0, users can also generate icons in font formats for use on websites. Supported formats include EOT, WOFF, SVG, TTF, and OTF, and the software can automatically generate CSS and HTML test files to make integration easier. This is a great feature for web developers who want to use custom icons on their websites but don't want to rely on separate image files.

 

IconGenerator is available for both Windows and MacOS and can be installed and used for free indefinitely. The software includes a wide range of icon sets in various styles, with new sets added on a regular basis. Some icon sets are free to use, while others require a purchased license. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to icon creation, IconGenerator is a valuable tool that can save you time and effort while helping you create professional-quality icons.

 

"We are very excited to offer IconGenerator to the developer community," said Marc EMILE, CEO of Axialis Software. "With its intuitive interface and powerful features, IconGenerator is the ultimate tool for generating high-quality icons for any project."

 

For more information about IconGenerator, visit the Axialis website at https://www.axialis.com/icongenerator/.

 

About Axialis Software

 

Axialis Software is a leading developer of design software for professionals and enthusiasts. The company's products are used by millions of users worldwide and are known for their ease of use and powerful features.
Web: https://www.axialis.com/
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CONTACT:

Marc EMILE

memile@axialis.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/marc-emile/21/350/3a1

 

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IconGenerator — FAQ

Is IconGenerator free?

Yes. IconGenerator is free to use. Some icon sets require a Commercial license for full use; free and attribution options are provided.

Which formats can I export?

Vectors: SVG, XAML, PDF, EPS, PS, web fonts. Bitmaps: PNG, BMP, JPEG, plus Windows ICO, macOS ICNS, and image strips.

Can I add overlays and colorize?

Yes. Apply overlays (actions/states) and colorize in monochrome or shaded modes depending on the selected family.

Are icons pixel‑perfect for ribbons/toolbars?

Yes. Icons are aligned on typical grids (16×16, 24×24, 32×32) for crisp rendering in ribbons, toolbars, and menus.