This FAQ covers common support questions about Axialis software. If you don’t see your answer below, please contact the Axialis team.
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All Axialis products can be freely downloaded and installed in a 30-day trial version. Simply visit the product’s Download Page, choose the version for your operating system (Windows or macOS), and run the installer. The setup process will guide you step-by-step through installation. No activation is required during the trial period.
No. Most Axialis products are commercial applications that require a license after the 30-day trial period. However, Axialis IconGenerator is completely free to use. Some professional icon sets included in IconGenerator may require a paid commercial license for unrestricted use.
When you purchase an Axialis product, a personal Axialis account is automatically created (or updated if you already have one). Your purchased license and product key are automatically added to this account.
After purchase, sign in to your account at https://axialis.com/idsignin.php to verify your license. Then:
Yes. Axialis products are distributed under a Perpetual License. This means you can use your version of the product forever without time limitation. Free updates are included for 1 year after purchase. After that, you can optionally renew for another year of updates at a reduced price. For details, read the Axialis License.
Yes. If you purchased an Axialis product before April 24, 2025, your Lifetime License remains valid. You continue to receive free updates and upgrades forever without any renewal cost.
If you already own a valid license, follow these steps to install the latest version:
Your product will automatically activate with full licensed features.
To move your Axialis product to a new computer:
Your license will be recognized automatically, and the product will be fully activated.
Yes. You are allowed to install the product on two computers (for example, a desktop and a laptop) provided you are the main and exclusive user of both systems.
Axialis IconVectors is a fast, lightweight vector icon editor for developers and UI designers. It focuses on pixel-perfect SVG icon work with an efficient, developer-oriented UI and live code export. Integrates smoothly with Visual Studio, VS Code, and Adobe Illustrator.
Yes. A macOS version is available. You can get it from the Download page.
Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and macOS 10.13+ (Intel & Apple Silicon). Windows is available in 32-bit and 64-bit.
Live code: SVG, minified SVG, XAML, React TS, Vue TS, C++.
Bitmaps: PNG, BMP, JPEG, plus Windows ICO and macOS ICNS.
Yes. Grids, snapping, precise path tools, and a control bar ensure crisp icons for ribbons, toolbars, and menus with consistent alignment.
Yes. Add one-click badge overlays with an automatic cutout behind the badge for clarity at small sizes, plus optional shadow for subtle depth.
Path/pen editing with Bezier control, shape tools (rectangles, ellipses, lines, polygons), boolean operations (union, subtract, intersect, exclude), transforms, gradients, stroke/fill editing, and layered organization.
It shows real-time, copy-ready markup (SVG, minified, XAML, React TS, Vue TS, C++). Design and paste directly into your app or component without manual cleanup.
Yes. IconVectors works well alongside Visual Studio, VS Code, and Adobe Illustrator, with easy copy/paste of assets between apps.
Yes. A curated set of sample SVG icons is included to learn techniques and jump-start projects. Windows also gets an SVG Shell Extension for thumbnails in File Explorer.
Yes. One-click variants for Hot, Disabled, and Dark Theme. The app UI supports dark and light modes to match your OS/IDE.
Yes. Import or paste bitmaps and use Trace Bitmap to convert them to black-and-white SVG paths for quick vectorization.
When loading SVGs, transforms (translate/rotate/scale) are applied to geometry to maximize compatibility with frameworks that don’t render transforms reliably (e.g., some XAML/Flutter scenarios).
Yes. Work is auto-saved in the background every few minutes, with recovery prompts on next launch after a crash or power loss.
English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
A perpetual license with 1 year of free updates. You can keep using your version forever; renew later to receive new versions. See the Axialis License for details.
Axialis IconGenerator is a free icon production tool for developers and designers. It lets you generate vector and bitmap icons from a growing database of professional icon sets. Customize icons with overlays, colorize them, and export ready-to-use files for ribbons, toolbars, and menus.
Yes. IconGenerator is completely free to use. Some icon sets may require a commercial license for professional use, while others are free or require simple attribution.
Vector formats: SVG, XAML, PDF, EPS, PS, and web fonts (EOT, WOFF, TTF, OTF).
Bitmap formats: PNG, BMP, JPEG, Windows ICO, macOS ICNS, and image strips for animation or toolbars.
Yes. You can apply overlays such as “add”, “remove”, “edit”, or “info” to represent actions or states. You can also colorize icons in monochrome or shaded modes depending on the icon family.
Yes. All icons are aligned on professional grids (16×16, 24×24, 32×32) to ensure pixel-perfect rendering in ribbons, toolbars, and menus.
IconGenerator runs on Windows 7/8/10/11 (32-bit & 64-bit) and macOS 10.10+ (Intel and Apple Silicon).
Yes. A macOS version is available. You can get it from the Download page.
Simply download and install the app, browse the database of icon sets, select icons, add overlays or colors, then export them in your preferred formats. The built-in database updates automatically with new sets.
Yes. IconGenerator can export icons as web fonts (EOT, WOFF, SVG, TTF, OTF) and automatically generate CSS and HTML test files for easy integration in websites.
Yes. Overlays and color options follow each set’s design guidelines to ensure consistent style and alignment. Variants like Dark Mode are generated automatically where supported.
Yes. IconGenerator automatically generates Dark Mode color variants for compatible icon families. These versions are optimized for use on dark backgrounds, ensuring perfect contrast and readability in dark user interfaces.
Yes. You can use icons in commercial applications depending on the license of each icon set: Free, Free with Attribution, or Commercial. Read the Icon Set License for details.
The icon database is automatically updated online to include new icon sets and families. Updates are downloaded in the background, so you always have access to the latest icons.
Yes. You can export icons from IconGenerator and use them in IconWorkshop to create full ICO or ICNS libraries, or open vector assets in IconVectors for advanced editing.
The app is localized in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
A perpetual license with 1 year of free updates. You can keep using your version forever; renew later to receive new versions. See the Axialis License for details.
Axialis IconWorkshop is an icon authoring tool for Windows, compatible with all major icon formats. Create icons for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and more. It includes:
IconWorkshop is trusted by professional icon designers and software developers.
Yes. Axialis IconWorkshop is fully compatible from Windows 7 through Windows 11.
No. IconWorkshop lets you create icons for all platforms—including macOS—but the application itself runs on Windows. Create/export your macOS icons from Windows.
Yes. Windows supports PNG-compressed ICO files. IconWorkshop fully supports creating and editing these—including high-DPI sizes used by modern Windows versions.
Yes. IconWorkshop supports reading and writing macOS ICNS icons, including high-resolution sizes for Retina displays.
Yes. Axialis IconWorkshop supports legacy formats, including Windows 2000 and Windows XP icons with alpha channels. For background on icons, see this topic. To learn how to create Windows XP icons, see this tutorial.
Yes. Conversion works both ways. Open an icon and save it for the other OS, or convert a whole set in batch. Read this topic to learn more about macOS↔Windows conversion.
Yes. Install the plugins to transfer images directly from Photoshop/Illustrator into IconWorkshop without temporary files.
You can also use Photoshop templates to design icons with professional tools, then export the entire multi-size icon to IconWorkshop in one step.
Yes. Open any transparent PNG (or SVG, PSD, BMP, GIF) and generate a complete icon—including all required sizes—in one click. You can even create several icons at once from a set of images (learn more).
Yes. With ready-to-use image objects, you can build polished icons with a few drag-and-drops. Registered users can download thousands of objects to create professional icons in minutes.
Yes. Compile icon libraries (ICL) and create convenient installation packages. You can even generate key-protected installers to sell your icon sets.
A perpetual license with 1 year of free updates. You can keep using your version forever; renew later to receive new versions. See the Axialis License for details.
Axialis CursorWorkshop is a professional cursor authoring tool that lets you create high-quality static (CUR) and animated (ANI) cursors with full alpha transparency.
The application includes everything you need: an editor to draw or retouch cursors; tools to build static cursors from images (PSD, BMP, PNG, etc.) or animated cursors from filmstrips, animated GIFs or FLI/FLC animations; plugins for Photoshop and Illustrator; and thousands of ready-to-use image objects.
There are at least three good reasons:
Windows\Cursors, then assign them in the Windows Control Panel.Partial support. We’re working on a fully Windows 11–compatible version. Stay tuned.
Yes. Install the plugins to transfer artwork directly from Photoshop/Illustrator into CursorWorkshop. You can also use Photoshop templates to design multi-state cursors and export them in one step.
Yes. Open any transparent PNG (or PSD, BMP, GIF) and create a static cursor with the required sizes in one click. You can also use PNG filmstrips to produce animated cursors, or batch-create cursors from many images at once.
Yes. With ready-to-use image objects, you can build attractive cursors via simple drag-and-drop. Registered users can download thousands of objects.
Yes. CursorWorkshop lets you compile cursor libraries and create streamlined installation packages, including key-protected installers to sell your sets.
A perpetual license with 1 year of free updates. You can keep using your version forever; renew later to receive new versions. See the Axialis License for details.
Almost any kind: sprite-based screensavers (animated objects moving on screen), slideshows and video screensavers (AVI, MPEG, WMV, QuickTime). Legacy Flash content is also supported.
Yes. Axialis Screensaver Producer (version 4.2 or later) is fully compatible with Windows 10.
Yes. They work on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11 (both 32-bit and 64-bit).
Yes. The product compiles your screensavers as professional installers. You may distribute them for any purpose (including commercial) without royalties. Shareware/demo builds with unlock features are supported.
Yes. Create branded, easy-to-use installer packages with customization options (colors, artwork, EULA, uninstall, and more).
Yes. Built-in licensing lets you produce time-limited trials. Users can evaluate the screensaver and unlock it later using a key you generate.
No. Axialis Screensaver Producer targets Windows platforms only. macOS creation is not planned at this time.
Yes and no. Media created by Axialis can be used. Third-party media may require permission from the author. To view author details, select a file in the Librarian, right-click and choose Properties.
A perpetual license with 1 year of free updates. You can keep using your version forever; renew later to receive new versions. See the Axialis License for details.