Icon Editor

Icon Editor is a cool tool for creating and editing icons. These little images are super important because they help define a program's identity. The artists behind these icons work hard to capture what an app does in just a small picture. Unlike logos that sit on the side, icons are things users click on, so they need to look great!

What is an ICO File?

On computers, icon images are usually saved as ICO files. This format can hold multiple resolutions of the same image, which helps ensure that the icon shows up correctly in different situations. Some software, like Icon Editor, lets you edit these ICO files.

A Fun and Simple Tool

You might not expect much from a free Java app, but Icon Editor's simplicity makes it enjoyable. At lower resolutions, drawing icons can be pretty fun! It's almost like coloring in your math notebook back in primary school—just pixel by pixel!

Limitations of Icon Editor

But hold on! Just because it's fun doesn't mean Icon Editor is a pro-level tool. One major downside is that there's no undo function. You can clear everything you've done or erase mistakes with a right-click, but not having an undo option can be really annoying—especially when graphic design often involves trial and error.

Opening Newer Files

Another issue we faced during testing was that we couldn't open some newer icon files. It worked fine with older files but struggled with the latest ones that most designers use today.

Final Thoughts

If you're a professional designer, you might want to pass on Icon Editor for serious work. But hey, if you're ever bored and feel like doing some pixel art doodling, it could be worth checking out!