1. I have used other icon compilers, they have done a fair job but never what I looked for in scaling.
2. I compile my own icons in PS or Gimp, adjusting as needed to look good at a specific size. Some icons need a lot of work per scaling.
That said, I was highly impressed with the scaling of a 256X256 .png image. It scaled it (which most can do) but it did it .. WELL. The clarity of the icon was great no matter the size I view it. Others have really hacked away at my icons, this did not. It kept the smoothness and clarity at the same time.
I had some issues with the program (now solved) was a bad download and all is good.
The other tools? They have gradient selectors, plenty of alpha needs for transparency on near any object. The color and other adjustment tools are beyond standard, meaning, the filtering and how precise the adjustments are seem better than your typical adjusters (at least in my opinion). Although I think you'll agree once you give the "styles" adjustments a try, with Mac style, Vista, mirror, shade, etc... and all very easy to use.
While I would not create an icon in this or most other icon softwares, it is definitely one of the best (to me) for working with them after the fact and for a very quick compiling.
Excellent.
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- Recommend to a friend? Yes
- Posted Jul 03, 2012 for v5.0.1