The Iconfactory

Free upgrade for registered users of 8.5

• Fixed a crash on 10.6 when copying grid into Photoshop layer
• Fixes for missing icons and color shifts while importing on Snow Leopard
• IconExaminer: Fixed problem reading ICO files with invalid dimensions
• Fixed a problem with -2000 errors being reported when saving ICO files
• ICO files will now be created correctly according to the setting in Options
• Updated help links for icon design on Apple and Microsoft sites
• Changed minimum OS version to from 10.3.9 (Panther) to 10.4 (Tiger)
• Removed support for old plug-in format used by PS 7, CS, CS2 and Elements

Free upgrade for registered users of 8.5

• New option to save both compressed and uncompressed Vista ICO files
• Open/drop states now save correctly on Intel machines
• Added warning about conflict with onOne Library plug-in
• Photoshop no longer crashes when About Plug-In > IconBuilder is used
• Other small bug fixes

$30.00 paid upgrade for registered users of 8.x.

• Added support for Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop and Fireworks)
• Added support for Intel processors
• Added new command files for IconBuilder Assistant on Fireworks
• Added web link to Vista Icon Design Guidelines
• Other small bug fixes

Free upgrade for registered users of 8.0

• Windows Vista ICO files are fully supported (including PNG compression)
• Added support for 256×256 and 512×512 icon sizes in Mac OS X
• TIFF files can be saved with multiple resolutions
• New save options to create single and individual files at the same time
• Grid files and actions updated to support the larger icon sizes
• Updated IconExaminer to display Vista ICO files and other large sizes
• Fixed a bug where save file name could be corrupted
• Changed saving of GIF files—solving problems with Java and Windows
• Other small bug fixes

Free upgrade for registered users of 8.0

• A check for duplicate resources now occurs before saving icon files
• Adding a new resource group now automatically unlinks the marquees
• Fixed a bug which caused IconBuilder to appear below Photoshop’s palettes
• Presets now work correctly on Japanese systems (with Unicode characters)
• Presets folder can now be displayed even before a preset has been saved

$30.00 paid upgrade for registered users of 5.x.

• Creation of Mac and Windows icons in standard and unique sizes
• Creation of icon resources of any size up to 1024×1024 pixels
• Ability to save generic image formats, such as TIFFs, BMPs, etc.
• Standard and custom Grid Files and Presets that can be shared
• Build icons for an entire project with a single filter pass
• Expanded resource protection and information via new Verification Report
• Save icons in multiple file formats at the same time
• Adjustable alpha thresholds when creating 8-bit resources
• Apply all of an icon’s resources to a layer with a single click
• Revised and expanded documentation
• Revised and expanded Iconbuilder Assistant Photoshop actions
• Handy Keyboard Shortcuts menu for easy reference
• Pixel Grid and Coordinate Tool
• Developed entirely in Cocoa for power and flexibility

• Added support for Fireworks MX 2004

• Added support for 24×24 Windows toolbar icons
• Added support for custom 128×128 Windows icons
• IconExaminer stand-alone application for examining Finder icons
• Movable grid positions (relative to your selection)
• Remember grid locations for easier custom layout templates
• New command-keys for common functions
• Increased compatibility when opening certain .ico and .icns files
• Toolbar background texture updated to support 10.3 (Panther)

• Compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS
• Supports PS Actions (scriptable)
• Supports Command-f to re-run the filter
• Auto conversion of Win 24-bit .ICOs
• Auto-save icons based on layer names (when used with Photoshop CS)
• Auto-adaptive color table creation when building Windows icons
• Import folders with Open / Drop states
• Bug fixes and UI tweaks

• Support for icon states in Mac OS 10.2+ (Jaguar)
• Grid presets, new icon template, improved QuickBuild PS Actions
• Improved User’s Guide and Tutorial including new tips, tricks and more
• Thumbnail (128×128) preview now displays exactly like the OS X Dock
• New file save options including “Save as Folder” and custom resource ID#’s
• Auto-adaptive color table creation when building Windows icons
• Improved user interface
• Bug fixes for Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar)

• 128×128 resources now import properly under Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar)
• Updated background patterns
• Updated Apple HI guidelines URL
• Other minor bug fixes and tweaks

• Engineered to work specifically with Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and Mac OS X
• New, simpler Aqua user interface
• Additional info via new Weblinks menu
• Updated User’s Guide and Tutorial

• Better compatibility when building icons for all versions of Windows
• Updates icons that have been written incorrectly by other icon editors
• Protection no longer required for the Win 48×48, 16 color resource

• Support for Windows XP
• QuickConvert from to Mac to Win and vice versa
• Resource protection eliminates unnecessary sizes and bit depths
• Support for icon files created with Iconographer