IconWorkshop
Professional Icon Authoring Tool for Developers
Create pixel‑perfect icons for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android & Linux — fast.
Built for developer workflows: Visual Studio, Photoshop & Illustrator plug‑ins, batch tools, and more.
Axialis IconWorkshop is a professional icon authoring tool for Windows that lets you design, convert, and export high‑quality icons for every major platform and device.
Version - Perpetual License
One license is required for each developer using the product.
As a developer, you can easily create professional icons for your applications across all major operating systems:
The interface is designed to keep you moving fast:
IconWorkshop was built with a simple idea: help anyone create high‑quality icons—even without drawing skills. Alongside the classic multi‑resolution editor, you’ll find dedicated tools that make professional icon design simpler and faster:
Working with Adobe apps? Use the Illustrator and Photoshop plug‑ins to send artwork straight into IconWorkshop—no temp files required.
Create icons in multiple resolutions with Photoshop Templates, then export everything to IconWorkshop in a single step.
For Microsoft ecosystems, the Visual Studio Add‑in bridges VS and IconWorkshop so you can edit icons in context and refresh them instantly in your solution.
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Axialis IconWorkshop is fully compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11. The application is compiled in 32‑bit mode but works perfectly under x64 versions of Windows.
This FAQ covers the most common support questions about IconWorkshop. If you don’t find your answer, please contact the Axialis team.
For purchase, registration, or account questions, see the Customer FAQ.
Axialis IconWorkshop is an icon authoring tool for Windows, compatible with all major icon formats. Create icons for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and more. Everything you need for icon work is included:
That’s why IconWorkshop is used by professional icon designers and developers.
Yes. Axialis IconWorkshop is fully compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and of course Windows 10.
No. IconWorkshop requires Windows Vista or later.
No. IconWorkshop is a Windows application. You can still create/export macOS icons (ICNS, RSC, BIN) from Windows.
Yes. Since Windows Vista, ICO files can include PNG‑compressed images. IconWorkshop supports this format up to 768×768 (Windows 10/11).
Yes. IconWorkshop reads and writes macOS icon formats up to 1024×1024 for OS X 10.11 (El Capitan). Create from scratch, from templates/objects, or by converting Windows icons.
Yes. IconWorkshop supports all icon formats, including Windows 2000/XP (with alpha channel). See What is an icon? and Create Windows XP icons.
Yes. Convert in both directions. Open an icon and save it for the other OS, or run batch conversions. Learn more: Mac‑to‑Windows conversion.
Yes. Install the plug‑ins to transfer an image from Photoshop/Illustrator into IconWorkshop directly—no temporary files.
Use the Photoshop templates to create multi‑format icons, then export the whole icon into IconWorkshop in one step. You can also build your own templates.
Yes. Open any transparent PNG (or SVG, PSD, BMP, GIF…) and generate a full icon with all formats in one click. You can also create several icons from a set of images in one operation (learn more).
Yes. With ready‑to‑use Image Objects, you can compose attractive icons via drag‑and‑drop. Registered users can download thousands of objects and create professional icons in minutes.
Yes. Compile an icon library (ICL) and build an installer so users can install your set easily. You can even create key‑protected packages to sell your icon sets.
IconWorkshop evolves regularly. Axialis policy on updates is straightforward: FREE UPGRADES FOR LIFE. Click the “Lifetime License” tab above for details.
July 7, 2023
Axialis IconWorkshop: The Ultimate Tool for Creating Professional Icons
Axialis Unveils IconWorkshop 6.95 with Enhanced SVG Support, Illustrator and Photoshop CC 2023 Plugins, and Full Windows 11 Compatibility.
Paris, FRANCE - Axialis, a leading provider of professional icon authoring tools, is thrilled to announce the release of IconWorkshop 6.92. This latest version brings significant enhancements, including better support for SVG images, plugins for Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CC 2023, and full compatibility with Windows 11.
IconWorkshop 6.92 continues to empower developers to create high-quality icons for all major operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Unix/Linux, and Windows Phone. The new version further extends its compatibility to Windows 11, ensuring seamless icon creation for the latest operating system from Microsoft.
The enhanced SVG support allows developers to work more efficiently with scalable vector graphics, a key feature in modern icon design. This improvement will enable users to create more detailed icons from SVG images, enhancing the visual appeal of their applications
The newly added plugins for Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CC 2023 will streamline the icon creation process. These plugins will allow users to transfer images directly from their Adobe application to IconWorkshop without saving a temporary file, increasing productivity and reducing the time spent on icon creation.
IconWorkshop 6.92 maintains its user-friendly, highly productive interface, complete with a fully integrated workspace, built-in librarian, powerful file explorer, and batch processing features. The interface is designed to increase productivity, with all tools easily accessible on screen and full support for mouse drag & drop operations.
Axialis IconWorkshop has always been committed to making professional icon creation accessible to everyone, even those without drawing skills. The new version continues this tradition with its unique features like icon creation from images and image objects, which allow users to create professional-looking icons in minutes using a few mouse drags & drops.
We believe that Axialis IconWorkshop is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to create professional icons, and we encourage users to visit our website at https://www.axialis.com/iconworkshop/ to learn more and download a free trial today
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