What it does
IcoFX creates and edits icons and cursors on Windows. It supports Windows and Mac icon formats, layered image work, extraction and licensed batch processing.
IcoFX turns images into Windows or Mac icons and static or animated cursors. Its Windows editor supports layered objects, opacity, painting and effects. A resource editor can modify icon libraries and executable resources.
Home is licensed per user and includes editing, conversion and the resource editor. Business adds batch processing, toolbar strips and commercial icon use. The Site licence covers multiple users at one location.
The evaluation lasts 30 days; afterward, saving is disabled. Choose Business or Site when planning commercial asset production or bulk conversion. Macintosh icon support is a file-format capability, while the application itself runs on Windows.
Strengths
- Icon and cursor editing share image conversion and layered tools.
- The resource editor handles icon libraries and executable resources.
Watch out for
- Batch processing and commercial use require the appropriate edition.
- The editor runs on Windows.
Best for
- Windows desktop application assets
- Teams converting or maintaining icon and cursor libraries
Sources
- IcoFX | The Professional Icon Editor (Oct 27, 2026)
- IcoFX | Buy (Oct 27, 2026)
- IcoFX trial and Windows requirements (Oct 27, 2026)