Export Formats

Iconfast supports multiple export formats to ensure your icons work across all platforms and use cases.

Available Formats

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

The most common format for app icons.

Characteristics:

• Raster format (pixel-based)
• Supports transparency (alpha channel)
• Lossless compression
• Universal compatibility

Best For:

• iOS app icons
• Android app icons
• Favicons
• Social media profiles
• Any platform requiring specific pixel dimensions

File Output:

• Individual PNG files for each selected size
• Named with size suffix (e.g., icon-512.png)

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

Vector format that scales to any size without quality loss.

Characteristics:

• Vector format (math-based)
• Infinitely scalable
• Small file size for simple graphics
• Editable in vector software

Best For:

• Web icons that need multiple sizes
• Icons for responsive designs
• Source files for further editing
• Print materials
• High-DPI displays

File Output:

• Single SVG file containing vector data
• Includes all styling (gradients, shadows) as SVG elements

ICO (Windows Icon)

Native Windows icon format supporting multiple sizes in one file.

Characteristics:

• Container format (multiple sizes in one file)
• Windows native support
• Includes multiple resolutions

Best For:

• Windows application icons
• Windows favicon
• Desktop shortcuts
• Windows Store apps

File Output:

• Single ICO file containing multiple resolutions
• Automatically includes common Windows sizes

Format Comparison

Choosing the Right Format

For Mobile Apps (iOS/Android)

Recommended: PNG

Mobile platforms require specific pixel dimensions:

• iOS: PNG files at exact sizes (120px, 180px, etc.)
• Android: PNG files for different densities (mdpi, hdpi, etc.)

For Web/PWA

Recommended: PNG + SVG

• Use PNG for favicons and app manifest icons
• Use SVG for inline icons and responsive elements

For Desktop Apps (Windows)

Recommended: ICO + PNG

• ICO for Windows native integration
• PNG for cross-platform consistency

For Desktop Apps (macOS)

Recommended: PNG

• macOS uses ICNS format, but PNG works for most cases
• Use highest resolution (1024px) for best results

Download Process

Single Format

1. Complete your icon design
2. Click the Download button
3. Select sizes for your target platform
4. Choose your format
5. Click Download

Multiple Formats

1. Complete your icon design
2. Click the Download button
3. Select all needed sizes
4. Check multiple format boxes (PNG, SVG, ICO)
5. Click Download
6. Receive a ZIP file containing all formats

Output Structure

When downloading multiple sizes and formats, the ZIP file is organized:

icons.zip
├── png/
│   ├── icon-16.png
│   ├── icon-32.png
│   ├── icon-64.png
│   ├── icon-128.png
│   ├── icon-256.png
│   └── icon-512.png
├── svg/
│   └── icon.svg
└── ico/
    └── icon.ico

Quality Considerations

PNG Quality

• All PNGs are exported at maximum quality
• No compression artifacts
• Full alpha channel support
• sRGB color space

SVG Compatibility

• Standards-compliant SVG 1.1
• Embedded styles (no external CSS)
• Gradient support included
• Compatible with all modern browsers

ICO Specifications

• Contains 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, and 256x256 sizes
• 32-bit color depth with alpha
• Windows Vista+ compatible