Axialis IconWorkshop for Windows

Name: Axialis IconWorkshop
Rating: 4.2 (110 reviews)
Author: Axialis Software

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Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

IconWorkshop is a professional tool for creating, editing, and converting icons for Windows, MacOS, and toolbars. It supports extensive formats and offers robust editing features.

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Trial version

4.9

Pros
- Supports Windows 10 and MacOS El Capitan icon formats
- Visual Studio plugin enhances developer workflow
- Unique Image Strip editing for toolbars
- Drag-and-drop creation with over 2000 included objects
- Batch processing and powerful file librarian for efficiency
Cons
- Older Visual Studio versions compatibility is limited
- No mention of support for newer MacOS or Windows versions
- Limited details on specific filters and effects available

Axialis IconWorkshop for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: July 20, 2023

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 6.96.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 11

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 642,934

Downloads Last Week: 7

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User Reviews

4.2/5

110 User Votes

Great Icon Software!
music_man72August 24, 2012
Pros
Easy to use, tons of free icon components to use included. Combining the components by dragging and dropping couldn't be easier. Watch the tutorial videos if you're new to this software.
Cons
It isn't free :)
Summary
None better
dynodeanmccabeSeptember 25, 2011
Pros
This is simply the best creator, editor, viewer in icons and cursors out there. Why? Cause i own it and I'm a cheap bastard. I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't worth it and you get a lot of freebies with it too. Icon libraries.
Cons
Leave the cons be.
Summary
Great Icon Program
greektrelosApril 4, 2011
Pros
Has more features than most icon editing software.
Cons
Screen is a bit cluttered, but not too much that its hard to maneuver.
Summary
An excellent product
FredTaylor911December 19, 2010
Pros
Ease of use
Cons
I totally liked this product
Summary
Flawless...!!!!!
vista2000August 19, 2010
Pros
Dose everything
Cons
Wont pull files out of an external drives...
Summary
Easy to install..runs perfict..updates fast..And program also comes with a sidebar gadget "Wasent expecting that".....Love It...Thanks CNET....
Great program! Creates icons perfectly. Easy to use.
SMELTNMay 3, 2010
Pros
Easy to use and understand. Things are labeled great. Creates very nice icons, you can import images to creat icons out of or you can great one from scratch
Cons
I used the trial version so a lot of features are disabled, like better quality icons, etc. Not really a con but if you want to get the best looking icons and features, then you need to pay for the program.
Summary
I think this is a great program for creating your own icons. I was just trying to create an replacement icon for a program I use daily. I found a great image I wanted to use which was in .png format and just imported into this program and it took care of the rest. Really worked well.
Makes icons, has flaws.
vmazelisJuly 19, 2009
Pros
Very easy to use, intuitive interface. Can make icons.
Cons
In Vista x64 failed to make any true Vista icons. Made only one size icons that can not be enlarged or reduced.
Summary
There is a much better converter called ToyCon icon maker - a fun to use freeware, available elsewhere on the internet. And, unlike Axialis, it did make true, resizeable Vista icons from any png file.
Best Icon Editor
migueld0January 28, 2008
Pros
This is possibly the best icon editor on Windows, it has the cleanest most functional and consistent GUI and it offers the latest support for Vista as well as legacy systems as well as Mac OS. It's rich in automation, it's import and export features are extensive, it's just a pleasure to use. The infamous Microangelo doesn't hold a candle to this. I would only consider Iconfactory's Icon Builder as an alternative.
Cons
I can't seem copy and paste translucent graphics from Photoshop directly, instead I'm required to import/export. This is an extra step and it becomes bothersome. I'm not sure if this is a drawback from the Windows platform since I'm able to do this on OSX with other editors.<p>Where are the alpha masks? They are not easily visible and\or editable. That'd be my only major issue with this editor.
Summary
Does it all
GuyAJanuary 19, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
all OK
ezaratearqOctober 29, 2007
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Developer’s Description

By Axialis Software

Make, edit, convert icons for Windows, MacOS, and toolbars.

Icon creation has evolved. Use the industry standard to create, extract, convert, manage icons for Windows, MacOS and toolbars. It supports all existing icon formats up to Windows 10 (768x768 PNG compressed icons) and Macintosh OSX El Capitan (1024x1024). If you are a developper, you will appreciate a plugin which permits working efficiently with Visual Studio 2008, 2010, 2012. It creates a bridge with the VS IDE to enhance your workflow. It is the only icon editor which permits creation and edition of Image Strips for toolbars. Do not struggle with wide bitmaps anymore! Just open them in IconWorkshop and edit each icon separetely. Use drag and drop to easily create attractive icons from various ready to use image objects in seconds. Several packs of image objects is included in the product (more than 2000 objects). A powerful editor permits to create icons using many tools including numerous filters and effects. Once an image is created, add several images formats in one click. Create icons from images with alpha transparency (PNG, PSD, SVG, J2000, BMP, GIF). Create PNG, JPEG 2000 and Web optimized GIF images from icons. If you work with Photoshop and Illustrator, you can import PSD images with layers and use the plugins to transfer images in memory and make your icon in a few clicks. 15 Photoshop Templates permits to create your icon with different formats in Photoshop and transfer them in one step to create your icon. Numerous batch procedures have been implemented in IconWorkshop to automatically perform operations on a large number of files. Convert several icons between Macintosh and Windows OS in seconds. Use a powerful librarian to easily manage all your icon and library (ICL) files. A file explorer permits to browse disks and work with files (images, icons, programs). This explorer displays files in thumbnail preview mode. Use an exhaustive help system including getting started lessons, how to procedures and the reference manual.

Axialis IconWorkshop for Windows

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User Reviews

Great Icon Software!

None better

Great Icon Program

An excellent product

Flawless...!!!!!

Great program! Creates icons perfectly. Easy to use.

Makes icons, has flaws.

Best Icon Editor

Does it all

all OK

Developer’s Description