Getting Started

This chapter helps you install IconGenerator and complete the first-run steps.

System requirements

IconGenerator is available for Windows and macOS.

Windows Version

  • Compatible with Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10, and 11

  • Available in 64-bit and 32-bit

  • Intel i5 class CPU — 2.3 GHz+

  • True color GPU and display 1920×1200

  • 8 GB RAM

  • Windows 7 or later

macOS Version

  • Will support 64-bit Intel and Apple silicon (ARM) Macs

  • macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) or later

  • Any 64-bit Intel-based Mac

  • macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) or later

Note

System requirements may change between releases. Refer to the product page or download page for the latest information.

Install IconGenerator

  1. Download the installer for your operating system.

  2. Run the installer.

  3. Follow the installation wizard (including accepting the license agreement).

First launch

When you launch IconGenerator for the first time, you’re prompted to sign-up (register). This is optional, but recommended. You can sign-in/sign-up later from the Account menu. This will create a new Axialis ID account on our website.

Registration Dialog

If you already have an Axialis ID account, click “Sign-in to your Axialis Account”. A new dialog box opens to enter your credentials. If you have icon sets already licensed, they will be automatically activated:

Sign-in Dialog

Note

If you don’t want to sign-up (register) or sign-in now, you can do it later manually

When done, you can start generating icons immediately:

  1. Choose an icon set in the left panel.

  2. Select one or more icons in the icon list.

  3. (Optional) Select one or more overlays.

Note

Some icon sets are available for free and can be used without limitation. Icon sets that require a commercial license must be purchased to unlock full functionality. Without license activation, exports are restricted to bitmap formats at a 1:1 scale.

Updating IconGenerator and the icon database

IconGenerator can update the application and the icon database automatically. You can also trigger a manual update check from the main toolbar or the Help menu.

Tip

If your icon sets are missing or appear outdated, run a manual update check first.