A powerful and easy to use application that helps you extract and edit or create new icons from scratch, then export them as a preferred image format.
- ArtIcons
- License :Trial
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Aha-soft
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ArtIcons is a Windows-based icon editor developed by Aha-Soft that lets you create, edit, manage, and export icons in a variety of formats. It’s especially useful for software developers, designers, and anyone creating custom icons for apps, folders, or websites.
🎨 What You Can Do with ArtIcons
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| Create/edit icons | From scratch or based on existing images |
| Supports multiple formats | .ICO, .ICNS, .BMP, .PNG, .GIF, .CUR, and more |
| Edit multiple resolutions | 256×256, 128×128, 64×64, 48×48, 32×32, 16×16, etc. |
| Import/export | Convert images to icons and vice versa |
| Batch operations | Edit, convert, and manage collections of icons |
| Transparency & alpha | Fully supports 32-bit icons with alpha channels |
| Icon library management | Organize and store collections of icons |
🧰 How to Use ArtIcons (Quick Start)
🔹 1. Download & Install
🔹 2. Create a New Icon
- Open ArtIcons
- Click File > New
- Choose icon dimensions and color depth (e.g. 256×256, 32-bit)
- Use tools:
- Pencil, Fill, Text, Shapes, Zoom, Gradient, etc.
- Use layers and transparency as needed
- Save as
.ICO or export to .PNG, .BMP, etc.
🔹 3. Import an Image to Convert to Icon
- Click File > Import Image
- Choose any
.jpg, .png, .bmp, etc. - Adjust transparency (you can select a background color to make transparent)
- Resize or crop if needed
- Save as
.ICO or export multiple sizes
🔹 4. Edit Existing Icons
- Open
.ICO, .DLL, or .EXE files containing icons - ArtIcons extracts embedded icons for editing
- You can modify, replace, or export them
🔹 5. Batch Processing
- Use Tools > Batch Convert
- Convert multiple PNGs to ICOs (or vice versa)
- Resize a group of icons at once
- Apply color transformations
🖌️ Editing Tools
| Tool | Use Case |
|---|
| Pencil/Brush | Draw freehand |
| Fill Bucket | Fill areas with a single color |
| Gradient | Apply gradients across shapes |
| Text Tool | Add and style icon text |
| Selection Tool | Move, resize, and transform areas |
| Transparency | Set alpha values for smooth edges |
🧠 Tips
- Use 256×256 + 32-bit color for Windows 10/11 compatibility
- Always include multiple sizes in one
.ICO file for cross-version support (16×16 to 256×256) - Use the grid view and zoom tools for pixel-perfect icons
✅ Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|
| Easy to use and learn | UI is a bit dated |
| Supports all major icon formats | Free version has limited export size |
| Batch conversion & editing tools | Windows only |
| Works with EXE/DLL icon resources | Paid license needed for full use |
💰 Pricing
- Free trial: Fully functional with export size limitations
- Pro license: ~$29.95 USD (one-time payment)
- Unlocks full export capabilities and batch features
✅ Summary
| Task | ArtIcons Capability |
|---|
| Create new icons from scratch | ✔ |
| Edit existing icons (.ICO, .EXE) | ✔ |
| Convert images to icons | ✔ |
| Export to multiple icon sizes | ✔ |
| Batch processing | ✔ (Pro only) |
| Alpha transparency support | ✔ |
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