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  PinSharp ICO
  [Free Edition / Pro Edition]
                                                           chilili kobo
                                                 chilili.kobo@gmail.com
                                              https://x.com/chililikobo
                                      https://chililikobo.github.io/en/
             https://www.vector.co.jp/vpack/browse/person/an062666.html

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■ Introduction

PinSharp ICO is a simple and user-friendly tool that creates crisp,
clear Windows icon files (.ico) from images.

When creating icons using standard image editing tools, downscaling to
tiny sizes like 16×16 or 24×24 often makes white borders turn muddy gray,
fills in dark slits, or blurs outlines so details become unrecognizable.

PinSharp ICO uses a dedicated high-definition downscaling process that
preserves high contrast for thin lines, text, and tight gaps, ensuring
your icons look sharp and readable even at tiny resolutions.

Simply drag and drop your image into the window—no complicated settings
needed, and your icon is ready in an instant!

[Great for]
- Creating high-visibility icons for your desktop apps
- Making small icons in the taskbar, title bar, and notifications easy to see
- Fixing icons where fine details get blurred or lost at small sizes
- Batch-converting multiple images into icons all at once (Pro Edition)

■ Edition Comparison (Free vs Pro)

This software comes in a free "Free Edition" and an expanded "Pro Edition".

 [Supported Formats]
  - Free : PNG (.png)
  - Pro  : PNG, JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg), BMP (.bmp), WebP (.webp)

 [Files Converted at Once]
  - Free : 1 file at a time
  - Pro  : Multiple files at once, or entire folders
           (automatically scans subfolders as well)

 [Icon Shape (Masking)]
  - Free : Square (original unclipped shape)
  - Pro  : Square, Rounded (modern app style), Circle (round icon)

 [Save Destination]
  - Free : Same folder as the original image
  - Pro  : Same folder / Automatically create 'icons' folder /
           Choose any custom folder

 [Command Line (CLI)]
  - Free : Not supported (use via window interface)
  - Pro  : Supported (run directly from Command Prompt or scripts)

 [Price & License]
  - Free : Free (for both personal and commercial use)
  - Pro  : One-time purchase (lifetime license, no subscriptions)

■ Main Features

1. Automated Save on Drag-and-Drop
   Just drop your image into the window, and conversion starts automatically.
   The .ico file is saved right away, so you don't even have to click "Save".

2. Full Coverage of All 11 Standard Windows Sizes (16px to 256px)
   Supports all 11 standard Windows icon sizes (16, 20, 24, 32, 40, 48, 64,
   72, 96, 128, 256px). You can also switch between convenient presets
   (All / Standard / Compact) with a single click.

3. Sharp Details Even at Smallest Sizes
   Thin lines, letters, and small gaps stay sharp and distinct without
   getting washed out into the background.

4. 5 Result Previews (Smallest Sizes First)
   Once converted, up to 5 preview thumbnails are shown starting from the
   smallest sizes, letting you inspect the final look right away.

5. Multiple Image Formats Supported [Pro]
   In addition to PNG, you can directly convert JPEG, BMP, and WebP images.

6. Batch Multi-File & Folder Conversion [Pro]
   Drop multiple files to convert them in sequence. You can also drop
   an entire folder to convert all images inside it automatically.

7. Modern Shape Masks: Rounded & Circle [Pro]
   - Square : Original unclipped shape
   - Rounded: Sleek, modern rounded corners like popular desktop & mobile apps
   - Circle : Round circular icon suitable for avatars and badges
   Non-square images are automatically centered and clipped cleanly.

8. Flexible Output Destinations [Pro]
   Choose between "Same folder", "Save to an 'icons' subfolder", or
   "Select a custom folder". If a file with the same name exists, it adds
   numbers like "(1)" automatically to prevent overwriting.

9. Command Line (CLI) Automation [Pro]
   Pass arguments from Command Prompt or scripts to automate icon generation.

10. English / Japanese Switching & Saved Settings
    Press [F2] or click the language badge in the top right to switch
    between English and Japanese at any time. Your preferences are
    automatically saved for next time.

■ Operating Environment

- OS: Windows 11 / Windows 10 (64-bit)

No runtime installations (.NET runtime, etc.) required.
Runs lightweight and fast right out of the box.

■ Installation / Uninstallation

[Installation]
No installer is needed. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to any folder,
and double-click "PinSharpICO.exe" to start.

* The following DLL files in the same folder are required for the app to run.
  Please keep them in the same folder as PinSharpICO.exe:
  - Magick.Native-Q8-x64.dll
  - libSkiaSharp.dll
  - libHarfBuzzSharp.dll
  - av_libglesv2.dll

[Uninstallation]
To uninstall, simply delete the entire folder.
The app does not modify the Windows registry or write files outside its folder,
leaving your system completely clean.

■ How to Use: GUI Window

1. Launch the App
   Double-click "PinSharpICO.exe".

2. Pick Options (Optional)
   - Sizes: Select the sizes you need at the bottom (all sizes are selected
     by default, so you can leave it as-is).
   - Shape [Pro]: Choose Square, Rounded, or Circle.
   - Output [Pro]: Choose Same Folder, icons/ subfolder, or Custom Folder.

3. Drop Your Image
   Drag and drop an image file (or folder [Pro]) into the center area.
   (You can also click the center area to browse for a file).

4. Done!
   The conversion completes instantly and saves the .ico file.
   Result previews appear at the bottom. Click "Show in Explorer" to
   open the folder with your new icon.

■ How to Use: Command Line (CLI) [Pro Edition Only]

For programmers or users who want to automate builds via Command Prompt,
PowerShell, or terminal.

[Basic Syntax]
  PinSharpICO.exe <image-path(s)...> [options]

[Common Options]
  -o, --output <path>    Output folder (or .ico path for single file)
      --subfolder        Save into an 'icons/' folder next to source
  -c, --shape <shape>    Shape mask: 'square', 'rounded', 'circle'
  -s, --sizes <sizes>    Comma-separated sizes (e.g. 16,32,48,256)
  -h, --help             Show help information

[Examples]
  # 1. Convert image to icon (simplest)
  PinSharpICO.exe "my_icon.png"

  # 2. Make rounded icon from a photo
  PinSharpICO.exe "photo.jpg" --shape rounded

  # 3. Make circular icon from an avatar
  PinSharpICO.exe "avatar.png" --shape circle

  # 4. Convert all images in a folder with rounded shape to another folder
  PinSharpICO.exe "D:\Images" -o "D:\Icons" --shape rounded

■ Pro Edition Purchase & Activation

[How to Buy]
Click the "Upgrade to Pro" button in the upper right of the app window,
or visit our store page on Gumroad:

Store URL: https://chililikobo.gumroad.com/l/vefjk
Price    : One-time payment (Lifetime license, no subscriptions)

[Activation Steps]
1. Click the "Upgrade to Pro" button in the top-right corner.
2. Enter your License Key and Email address received from Gumroad.
3. Click "Activate".
4. All Pro features unlock immediately!

* The license is for the purchaser's personal/business use on their own
  PCs (it can be reactivated when switching to a new PC).
* If you encounter any issues reactivating after replacing or upgrading your PC,
  please feel free to contact support at chilili.kobo@gmail.com.
* Internet access is only needed once during initial activation; after that,
  it works completely offline without network connection.

■ Terms of Use / Conditions

1. Licensing
   - Free Edition: Free to use for both personal and commercial purposes.
   - Pro Edition: Usable on PCs owned and managed by the purchaser.
     Sharing, transferring, or reselling license keys is strictly prohibited.
2. Secondary Distribution
   Unauthorized redistribution is prohibited. Please link to our official site.
3. Privacy & Network
   This app never uploads your image files or personal data to any server.
   Network access is only used during Pro license activation to verify purchases.

■ Warranty / Disclaimer

This software is provided "as is".
The author assumes no responsibility for any damages (data loss, PC issues,
etc.) arising from the use of this software.

■ Support / Inquiries

If you encounter any bugs or have feature suggestions, feel free to contact us:

- Email: chilili.kobo@gmail.com
- X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/chililikobo
- Web: https://chililikobo.github.io/en/
- Vector: https://www.vector.co.jp/vpack/browse/person/an062666.html

■ Update History

- 26.11.1.0
  - Implemented Pro Edition
  - Added support for JPEG, BMP, and WebP images (Pro)
  - Added batch multi-file and folder drag-and-drop (Pro)
  - Added Rounded and Circle shape masks (Pro)
  - Added output destination choices (same / icons folder / custom) (Pro)
  - Added Command Line (CLI) execution (Pro)
  - Added English / Japanese toggle ([F2] key)
  - Added auto-saving of selected sizes and preferences

- 26.10.25.0
  - Launch! (Initial release)

■ Third-Party Licenses

For open-source license information, please refer to the bundled
"ThirdPartyNotices.txt" file.

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