RealWorld Icon Editor

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RealWorld Icon Editor


Developer:	RealWorld Graphics
Latest release:	2006.2 / 2007
OS:	Windows 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP or Vista
Use:	image editor 3D editor
License:	Shareware, $24 or $89
Website:	http://www.rw-designer.com/3D_icon_editor.php

RealWorld Icon Editor is a software application combining functionality of an icon editor with a simple 3D graphics editor.

The current version of the application supports Windows icons, including PNG-compressed icons used by Windows Vista. Mac icons (.icns) are supported.

The main advantages of this editor are the ability to create an icon with 3D look and feel without any external program, the sophisticated image-to-icon conversion with per-image settings, and a customizable GUI. On the other hand, the current version is criticized for a non-intuitive user interface when positioning 3D object or camera in space.

[edit] Features

Create icons Windows XP and Vista icons from 1x1 pixel to 256x256 pixels (limited by Windows icon file format).
Convert images to icons in batch; apply predefined per-image shadow effect on created icons.
Edit simple 3D models and convert 3D models to images or icons.
Extract icons from executable files.
Modify icon and raster images pixel by pixel, using simple drawing tools, built-in filters, and by custom JavaScript operators.
Combine icons from parts using drag and drop manipulation method.