RealWorld Icon Editor 2010.1

RealWorld icon maker can convert images to icons using a highly configurable operation, which is able to auto-detect background color, sharpen or soften generated images, enhance edges by a custom shadow effect on per-image basis (and auto-detect if a shadow is even needed). The application integrates a simple 3D graphics editor and users can create high-quality icons from 3D models without leaving the application. The 3D editor allows creation of icons with natural materials, perspective, lighting and shadows.

A built-in image editor with layers and layer styles is powerful enough to eliminate need for a dedicated image editor when creating top-quality icons. Users searching for fast solutions can assemble icons from ready-to-use parts by dragging and dropping (or just double-clicking) them from a Library panel within the application.

With RealWorld Icon Editor, users do not need artistic talent and they still can create perfect icons using trial and error approach very quickly in the built-in 3D editor. A library with icons and source 3D models is bundled with the application. The functionality can be easily enhanced by downloading media packs and plug-ins directly from within the application. A fully portable version is available - carry your icon editor on an USB stick and work on any computer Windows 2000 or later Windows OS.

Major Features:

1. More than an icon editor
   • RealWorld Icon Editor is a complete solution for icons and does not depend on other software to create icons with professional look and feel.
   • Create icons from .jpg, .png, .psd, .bmp, .gif images.

   • Paint icons in an image editor with layers.

   • Make icons from 3D models.

   • Assemble icons from premade parts.

   • Manage icon libraries..
2. 100% compatibility
   • Icons saved by RealWorld Icon Editor are 100% compatible with all Windows versions including Windows 7, and latest Mac OS Tiger. Generated image formats follow Microsoft and Apple guidelines.
3. Focused on quality
   • Gamma-correct high-accuracy image resizing.
   • Per image sharpening and outline-enhancing shadows.
   • Quality optimized legacy (8bpp, 4bpp) image format generation.
4. Unique feature: 3D icons
   • RealWorld Icon Editor has many unexpected features under the hood. Features like layer effects (~ layer styles in Photoshop), scripting, or mouse gestures. The built-in 3D editor allows you to create icons with consistent 3D look and feel.
   • Icons created using 3D techniques are unobtrusive and suitable for long-term usage. Their key advantage are realistic and consistent lights and shadows with zero artist effort.

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