Which Axialis tool do I need?
Axialis makes three icon tools that solve different problems. In short: IconWorkshop packages bitmap icons from your artwork, Axialis IconVectors is a vector SVG editor for developers, and Axialis IconGenerator builds ready-made icon sets from professional packs. Here is how to choose.
Axialis IconWorkshop
The bitmap icon studio: turn approved artwork into Windows ICO, macOS ICNS, alpha PNG, and WebP, with batch tools and Adobe bridges.
Axialis IconVectors
The SVG vector editor for developers: draw and edit icons, then export live code to SVG, XAML, WPF Geometry, VectorDrawable, SwiftUI, React, Vue, and C++.
Axialis IconGenerator
Ready-made icon sets from professional packs: customize and export SVG, XAML, PNG, ICO, ICNS, image strips, and dark-mode variants - free.
Side-by-side comparison
| Tool | Best for | Platforms | Key outputs | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IconWorkshop | Packaging bitmap icons from your own artwork | Windows | ICO, ICNS, PNG, WebP | Perpetual |
| Axialis IconVectors | Drawing and editing SVG icons, exporting UI code | Windows, macOS, Linux | SVG, XAML, VectorDrawable, SwiftUI, React, Vue, C++ | Perpetual |
| Axialis IconGenerator | Ready-made icon sets from professional packs | Windows, macOS | SVG, XAML, PNG, ICO, ICNS, strips | Free |
Start from your task
- I have a logo, PNG, or PSD and need a Windows ICO or macOS ICNS → IconWorkshop. Start with PNG to ICO or ICO to ICNS.
- I need to draw or edit an SVG icon, or export icon code for WPF, SwiftUI, or React → Axialis IconVectors.
- I want ready-made UI icons for toolbars and menus without drawing them → Axialis IconGenerator.
- I keep a vector master but ship bitmap icons → author in Axialis IconVectors, package in IconWorkshop. See SVG to ICO.
- I need to batch-convert or modernize an existing icon library → IconWorkshop. See modernize a legacy icon set.
They work together
The three tools are complementary, not competing. The cleanest developer pipeline keeps the vector source of truth in Axialis IconVectors, then uses IconWorkshop to package the shipping ICO, ICNS, PNG, and WebP deliverables - exactly the workflow IconWorkshop 6.97 tightened with its improved IconVectors integration. Reach for Axialis IconGenerator when you would rather start from a professional icon pack than draw from scratch. For the format side of the decision, see ICO vs ICNS vs PNG.
Common questions
Is any Axialis icon tool free?
Axialis IconGenerator is free to use, though some icon sets require a paid commercial license. IconWorkshop and Axialis IconVectors are paid, perpetual-license products, each with a 30-day trial.
Which Axialis tool creates SVG icons?
Axialis IconVectors is the SVG vector editor. IconWorkshop is a bitmap icon tool that reads SVG as a source but does not edit vector paths.
Can I use the tools together?
Yes. A common pipeline is to keep the vector master in Axialis IconVectors and package the bitmap deliverables in IconWorkshop. Use Axialis IconGenerator when you want ready-made icon sets rather than custom artwork.
Build Cross-Platform Icons with IconWorkshop 6.97
Download the fully functional 30-day trial for Windows, or go straight to the perpetual license checkout.
Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10, and 11. One license per developer, lifetime support, one year of updates included.