Eggy Forum Icon Maker 1.2.0
- Author Eggy
- Creation date
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eggy Forum Icon Maker free?
Yes. Eggy Forum Icon Maker is completely free to download and use.
Why do I need to complete checkout for a free add-on?
The free checkout creates the add-on entitlement on your Eggy account and issues your unique EGGY licence key.
No payment is required for Eggy Forum Icon Maker.
After checkout, the current release is available from your My Downloads area.
Which XenForo versions are supported?
Eggy Forum Icon Maker requires XenForo 2.3.12 or newer.
It is intended for the XenForo 2.3 series.
Where is the icon editor located?
The workstation runs directly inside the XenForo Admin CP.
It does not add an icon editor to the public-facing forum.
Do I need Photoshop or other graphics software?
No.
The add-on contains its own visual workstation for resizing, positioning, styling, previewing and exporting artwork.
You can still prepare or edit source artwork in external software if you prefer.
Which image formats can I import?
You can import:
Which formats can I export?
Output Studio supports:
WebP quality can also be adjusted before export.
Can I generate several icon sizes at once?
Yes.
Output Studio can generate multiple dimensions from the same artwork in a single export.
It also includes presets for common uses such as XenForo forum icons, navigation icons, resource icons and favicons.
Can I work with an entire matching icon set?
Yes.
Multiple source images can be loaded into the workstation and processed as a set. Editing settings can also be copied or normalised across artwork where appropriate.
Does my artwork get uploaded to an external image-processing service?
No.
Artwork processing is performed locally within your browser. The editor does not require an external image-processing service to manipulate your source artwork.
Does the add-on permanently store my source images on the server?
The workstation is designed around browser-local image processing rather than maintaining a server-side library of your source artwork.
Exported files are generated for you to download and use as required.
Can I preview icons before exporting them?
Yes.
Preview tools include:
Does it support transparent icons?
Yes.
Transparent artwork and transparent output backgrounds are supported.
Can it create circular, rounded or other shaped icons?
Yes.
Available shape options include:
Borders, shadows, glows and other visual effects can also be applied.
Does it support pixel-art icons?
Yes.
A pixel-art processing option is included for artwork where preserving hard pixel edges is desirable.
Will it modify my XenForo style automatically?
No.
Eggy Forum Icon Maker is a creation and export tool. It produces the icon assets for you; it does not automatically redesign or overwrite your XenForo style.
Is there visible Eggy branding on my forum after installation?
No customer-facing Eggy branding is added to your public forum simply by using the add-on.
The tool itself is accessed through the Admin CP.
How do I install it?
How are updates installed?
Download the newer release from My Downloads and use XenForo's normal Install/upgrade from archive process.
Where can I report a bug or suggest a feature?
Bug reports, suggestions and general feedback are welcome.
Support:
Is Eggy Forum Icon Maker free?
Yes. Eggy Forum Icon Maker is completely free to download and use.
Why do I need to complete checkout for a free add-on?
The free checkout creates the add-on entitlement on your Eggy account and issues your unique EGGY licence key.
No payment is required for Eggy Forum Icon Maker.
After checkout, the current release is available from your My Downloads area.
Which XenForo versions are supported?
Eggy Forum Icon Maker requires XenForo 2.3.12 or newer.
It is intended for the XenForo 2.3 series.
Where is the icon editor located?
The workstation runs directly inside the XenForo Admin CP.
It does not add an icon editor to the public-facing forum.
Do I need Photoshop or other graphics software?
No.
The add-on contains its own visual workstation for resizing, positioning, styling, previewing and exporting artwork.
You can still prepare or edit source artwork in external software if you prefer.
Which image formats can I import?
You can import:
- PNG
- JPEG / JPG
- WebP
Which formats can I export?
Output Studio supports:
- PNG
- WebP
- Complete ZIP icon packs
WebP quality can also be adjusted before export.
Can I generate several icon sizes at once?
Yes.
Output Studio can generate multiple dimensions from the same artwork in a single export.
It also includes presets for common uses such as XenForo forum icons, navigation icons, resource icons and favicons.
Can I work with an entire matching icon set?
Yes.
Multiple source images can be loaded into the workstation and processed as a set. Editing settings can also be copied or normalised across artwork where appropriate.
Does my artwork get uploaded to an external image-processing service?
No.
Artwork processing is performed locally within your browser. The editor does not require an external image-processing service to manipulate your source artwork.
Does the add-on permanently store my source images on the server?
The workstation is designed around browser-local image processing rather than maintaining a server-side library of your source artwork.
Exported files are generated for you to download and use as required.
Can I preview icons before exporting them?
Yes.
Preview tools include:
- Transparent backgrounds
- Light backgrounds
- Dark backgrounds
- Black backgrounds
- Actual-size previews
- XenForo-style forum previews
- Original versus edited comparison
Does it support transparent icons?
Yes.
Transparent artwork and transparent output backgrounds are supported.
Can it create circular, rounded or other shaped icons?
Yes.
Available shape options include:
- Square
- Rounded
- Squircle
- Circle
- Hex
- Shield
Borders, shadows, glows and other visual effects can also be applied.
Does it support pixel-art icons?
Yes.
A pixel-art processing option is included for artwork where preserving hard pixel edges is desirable.
Will it modify my XenForo style automatically?
No.
Eggy Forum Icon Maker is a creation and export tool. It produces the icon assets for you; it does not automatically redesign or overwrite your XenForo style.
Is there visible Eggy branding on my forum after installation?
No customer-facing Eggy branding is added to your public forum simply by using the add-on.
The tool itself is accessed through the Admin CP.
How do I install it?
- Download the current release from your Eggy Add-ons account.
- Open the XenForo Admin CP.
- Go to Add-ons.
- Choose Install/upgrade from archive.
- Upload the downloaded ZIP.
- Complete XenForo's normal installation process.
How are updates installed?
Download the newer release from My Downloads and use XenForo's normal Install/upgrade from archive process.
Where can I report a bug or suggest a feature?
Bug reports, suggestions and general feedback are welcome.
Support: