Frequently asked questions
This FAQ keeps the answers tied to the current product page, changelog, and help-informed workflow guidance.
Does IconWorkshop run on macOS?
No. The current product source positions IconWorkshop as a Windows application. It creates macOS ICNS files and other cross-platform outputs from the same Windows workstation.
What formats can IconWorkshop create?
Current product material highlights Windows ICO up to 768x768, macOS ICNS, RSC, and BIN up to 1024x1024, plus alpha-enabled PNG outputs for Linux, Android, and iOS. Version 6.97 also adds WebP import and export.
What is new in IconWorkshop 6.97?
The current changelog confirms WebP image support, improved Axialis IconVectors integration, and general stability and performance improvements.
Can I keep SVG as the master artwork?
Yes. The preferred current Axialis workflow is to keep SVG as the vector source in Axialis IconVectors, then use IconWorkshop to package ICO, ICNS, PNG, and WebP deliverables.
Do Photoshop and Illustrator workflows still matter?
Yes. The current product material still treats those bridges as core workflows. The 6.96 changelog confirms Illustrator plug-in compatibility through the 2026 release, and the 6.95 release material highlighted Photoshop and Illustrator 2024 plug-ins.
Can I batch-process folders of images or icons?
Yes. IconWorkshop supports batch creation, batch conversion, and explorer-driven processing so you can build or convert whole icon sets instead of repeating the same work file by file.
Is Visual Studio integration a current mainstream workflow?
Treat it as a maintenance workflow. The public product page references older Visual Studio plug-ins, so it remains useful for legacy Windows projects rather than as a broadly current IDE integration claim.
How does the license work?
The current source describes a perpetual license with lifetime support and one year of included updates. Renewals extend update eligibility, existing lifetime licenses remain valid, and one license is required per developer.
Where do I find the full help manual?
Use the official Axialis IconWorkshop help root on axialis.com for the full reference manual. This site keeps the curated product pages, tutorials, news, and support guidance focused on the most valuable workflows.
Can IconWorkshop edit toolbar strips?
Yes. Image-strip editing is one of the long-standing developer workflows in IconWorkshop, letting you work on each toolbar icon as an individual asset instead of one large bitmap.