Icon Kitchen is a free online icon generation tool focused on quickly creating multi-platform app icons. Users with no design experience can generate icons compliant with Android, iOS, and Web standards by modifying templates or customizing text and images, with one-click export in multiple resolution formats. Its intuitive interface and efficient workflow make it an ideal choice for developers and designers to create app icons.
Core Features
Multi-Platform Icon Generation
- Supports Android (adaptive icons), iOS (including App Store icons), Web (favicon), and other platforms.
- Automatically generates required sizes for each platform, such as Android's mdpi to xxxhdpi and iOS's 20x20 to 1024x1024.
Three Creation Modes
- Clipart: Use built-in icon library with customizable colors, borders, gradients, and backgrounds.
- Text: Add text elements with font selection, size adjustment, and color gradients.
- Image: Upload image materials with support for cropping, scaling, and overlay effects (e.g., rounded corners, shadows).
Real-Time Preview & Export
- Supports light/dark mode switching preview to ensure icon display in different themes.
- One-click export in PNG format with all required platform resolutions, no manual adjustment needed.
Features & Advantages
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Zero Design Skills Required | No professional skills needed; generate professional icons through templates and simple edits, beginner-friendly. |
| Cross-Platform Compatibility | Automatically adapts to platform icon specifications, such as Android's adaptive shapes and iOS's rounded corner requirements. |
| Efficiency | From design to export in just 5 minutes, supports batch generation, saving significant time. |
| Completely Free | All features are free to use with no ads or hidden charges, suitable for individual developers and small teams. |
| Lightweight Tool | Browser-based, no software installation required, supports Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. |
Application Scenarios
- Mobile App Development: Quickly generate icon packs meeting Google Play and App Store requirements.
- Web Design: Create favicons and PWA icons to enhance website brand identity.
- Prototype Validation: Produce temporary icons for demos or MVP projects to accelerate product iteration.
- Educational & Personal Projects: Students or independent developers can complete icon design without design resources.
Supported Platforms
- Output Formats: PNG (multiple resolutions), ICO (favicon-specific).
- Target Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Web applications.
- Runtime Environment: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and other modern browsers.