Icon Preview
MacInstantly Preview and Validate macOS App Icons
Overview
Icon Preview is a lightweight macOS developer utility that simplifies previewing and validating app icons. It supports ICNS and PNG formats, letting users drag-and-drop icons to check appearance in the Dock, Launchpad, and Finder across all required sizes/resolutions. The tool validates sets against Apple’s guidelines, flagging missing sizes or incorrect resolutions to ensure compliance. Its clean interface eliminates manual checks, saving time during development. Ideal for indie devs and design teams, it streamlines icon validation to meet macOS’s strict requirements without hassle.
Key Features
- Preview icons across all macOS required sizes/resolutions
- Validate icon sets against Apple’s design guidelines
- Support for ICNS and PNG formats
- Drag-and-drop functionality for quick testing
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Saves time on manual icon size/resolution checks
- ⊕ Intuitive, clutter-free interface
- ⊕ Ensures compliance with macOS app submission standards
Cons
- ⊖ Limited to macOS-specific icon formats only
- ⊖ No support for iOS or watchOS icon previews