PixelToolbox for Windows

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Download.com staffAugust 20, 2015

This freeware tool has more features than some shareware programs of the type, though it is not as powerful as high-budget products and has a few problems. PixelToolbox lets you create and edit cursors, icons and patters. You can select four image sizes, but can't have a custom one. Apart from this, PixelToolbox has a decent set of tools and options. There is nearly a dozen of palettes to select from, you have a pencil, a few types of brushes, an airbrush, and a stamp. You can even create snapshots and revert back if you don't like something. In its design PixelToolbox reminds Photoshop and tries to implement its most handy features, but, of course, its just can't implement all of them. You can insert text, simple geometry, and gradients. PixelToolbox thrilled us with its randomize colors feature: it will set reshuffle all colors and can be great to trigger your imagination. It can import BMP and JPEG files (but not GIF), though export is limited to ICO, CUR, and BMP. What disappointed us most is that this small creature eats 17MB of system memory and would fiercely spin your drive. All things considered, users of medium skill may try this software title as an acceptable low-budget solution.

PixelToolbox for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: June 28, 2002

Latest update: August 20, 2015

Version: 1.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows NT
Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, 32MB RAM

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Total Downloads: 50,837

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.1/5

27 User Votes

Minus 10 stars, frontware for email hijacker
scamwareexposerNovember 9, 2011
Pros
absolutely none
Cons
Everything: 1, tried to hijack my email to their server 2. without asking, installs an autoload email bar and mailserver hijacker called "incredimail". 3. can't close it ( auto restarts itself in 5 seconds evey time) 4. have to do a deep registry clean to get rid iof it, loads about three hundred commands in your registry `
Summary
RUn the other way!!
All you'll ever need!
azguard98August 10, 2006
Pros
This program allows you to make icons, cursors, and more, in different sizes, colors, and with many tools. You set transparent colors, design in a paint-like interface, and everything you make works! Even make animated cursors! Fun!
Cons
It's not the most advanced program ever created, but it has a ton of good stuff inside.
Summary
GREAT software
janlig98May 22, 2006
Pros
Make your own icons, EASILY, and apply them to Windows, EASILY. This software would typically sell for anywhere from $40 to $100 US. They gave it to us free. THANK U
Cons
none!
Summary
Exactly what I was after, a simple, easy to use icon editor.
fungal.styleApril 21, 2006
Pros
Very easy to use, I had little trouble getting up and running. Many different options as to colour depth and size of icons.
Cons
Not so intuitive for saving. But at least it promts to save before starting a new icon or closing.
Summary
Fucking stupid It does absolutely nothing! don't waste your time
drock846October 4, 2005
Pros
did a good job at pissing me off
Cons
everything
Summary
very limitated
lgellerSeptember 25, 2005
Pros
the looks
Cons
poor performance
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November 9, 2004
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I tried to make some backgrounds and buttons for the web and it came out very nice. It`s good, especially that you can see the 1:1 result while you are drawing. Very good.
Great Tool VERY Intuitive Interface And Stable -- AWESOME!!!
October 2, 2004
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Downloaded and installed application to create an icon from existing bitmaps on hard drive--worked like a charm! BIG thanks!
Oh My God!
August 22, 2004
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I can't believe this is FREE! This program works like a charm. It does EXACTLY what it says it does and it is so easy to use! Don't even think about leaving this page without downloading this program. You won't regret having this gem on your computer if creating and using your own icons is what you've been looking for. WOW! Great Job on this one. Thank You so much for making this program!
Awesome Icon Creator!
July 16, 2004
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I've used many icon creators in the past, but this is my favorite one hands down! I love the user-friendly options and ease of use. Great job, PixelToolbox!

Developer’s Description

Design desktop graphics from a single integrated environment.

PixelToolbox is the complete solution for designing desktop graphics for the Windows operating system. Create, edit, and apply 1-bit patterns, wallpaper tiles, icons, and cursors - all from a single integrated environment. PixelToolbox offers the standard set of painting tools along with a few filters and features not found in other software. The unique interface, tools, and workflow were engineered to maximize your creative potential.