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Elephicon vs Icon Composer
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Elephicon
7.0Create icns and ico files from png
Icon Composer
7.0Apple tool to create multi-platform icons
| Metric | Elephicon | Icon Composer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 66 |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 208 |
| 365-day Installs | 49 | 706 |
| Version | 3.9.6 | 1.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 154 | 83 |
| GitHub Forks | 14 | 6 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 3 |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | TypeScript | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 8, 2025 |
Reviews
Elephicon
Elephicon is a GUI tool for converting PNG images into icns and ico files, making it easier for developers and designers to create application icons. It offers a user-friendly interface and integrates with png2icons under the hood.
Converts PNG images into icns and ico files for application icons.
Pros
- + User-friendly GUI for converting images to icons
- + Open-source with MIT license, promoting developer-friendly usage
- + Auto-updates ensure users always have the latest version
Cons
- - Limited community discussion and support
- - Low install count indicating niche usage
Icon Composer
Icon Composer is a tool by Apple for creating multi-platform icons, supporting Retina resolution. It's ideal for developers and designers needing consistent icons across devices.
Creates icons for multiple platforms, including support for Retina resolution.
Pros
- + Supports Retina resolution icons
- + User-friendly for creating native-looking icons
- + Essential tool for developers and designers
Cons
- - No auto-updates, last commit in 2019
- - Some users report saving issues