Introducing Editor V2: Visual Editing, AI Upscaling & Background Removal

We've been heads-down for the past few months rebuilding Icon Maker Studio's editor from the ground up. Today, we're excited to announce Editor V2, our biggest update yet, featuring a completely new visual editing experience, AI-powered upscaling, and one-click background removal.

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Why We Rebuilt the Editor

Our original editor served us well, but we kept hearing the same feedback: users wanted a more intuitive, visual way to work with their icons. They wanted something that felt familiar, something closer to the design tools they already knew and loved.

So we rebuilt everything around a visual, direct-manipulation paradigm. If you've ever used Figma, Sketch, or Canva, you'll feel right at home. But unlike those general-purpose tools, our editor is purpose-built for icon creation.

What's New in V2

Visual Editor

The centerpiece of V2 is the new editor. Here's what makes it special:

The new editor isn't just a visual upgrade. It's a fundamental shift in how you interact with your icons. Instead of working through forms and dropdowns, you're working directly with your creation.

AI Upscaling

Need a higher resolution version of your icon? Our new AI upscaling feature intelligently increases image resolution while preserving crisp edges and fine details.

This is especially useful when you've generated an icon at a smaller size and need it for high-DPI displays, print materials, or app store submissions that require larger assets.

Background Removal

One of our most requested features is finally here. Remove backgrounds from any icon or image with a single click.

The AI intelligently detects the subject of your image and removes everything else, leaving you with a clean transparent PNG. This is perfect for:

• Converting logos to transparent icons
• Cleaning up generated icons with unwanted backgrounds
• Preparing assets for use on different colored backgrounds
• Creating consistent icon sets from mixed sources

The Classic Editor Isn't Going Anywhere

We know some users prefer the original editor's straightforward approach. That's why we've kept the classic editor fully available. You can switch between editors anytime from the settings menu.

Both editors connect to the same generation backend, so you get identical AI quality regardless of which interface you prefer. It's about giving you the choice to work the way that feels best for you.

What We Learned Building V2

Building the new editor taught us a lot about what makes icon editing different from general design work:

1. Pixel precision matters - Icons need to look crisp at small sizes, so we built alignment and sizing tools that snap to clean pixel boundaries.

2. Preview at multiple sizes - An icon that looks great at 512px might have issues at 32px. The new editor lets you preview at multiple sizes simultaneously.

3. Export is critical - Icons need to work everywhere. We streamlined the export flow to make it easy to get all the sizes and formats you need.

4. Speed is a feature - Every millisecond of lag breaks the creative flow. We optimized rendering to keep the editor feeling instant and responsive.

Getting Started with V2

The new editor is now the default for all users. Simply head to the editor and you'll see the new visual workspace.

Here's a quick orientation:

1. Workspace - Your main editing area. Scroll to zoom, space+drag to pan.
2. Toolbar - Generation controls, style selection, and editing tools.
3. Properties panel - Adjust settings for selected elements.
4. Export panel - Download your icons in any size and format.

What's Next

V2 is a foundation for even more powerful features we have planned. Here's a glimpse of what's coming:

• Batch editing - Apply changes to multiple icons at once
• Icon sets - Create and manage cohesive icon families
• Collaboration - Share projects and gather feedback from teammates
• More AI tools - Style transfer, color harmonization, and more

We're building Icon Maker Studio to be the most powerful, easiest-to-use icon creation tool available. V2 is a major step in that direction, but we're just getting started.

Try It Now

The new editor is live and ready for you to explore. Whether you're creating your first icon or your hundredth, we think you'll love the new experience.

We'd love to hear what you think. Drop us feedback through the app or reach out on Twitter. Your input shapes what we build next.

Happy creating!