3D Maker   
http://www.awicons.com

Computer graphics evolution resulted in change of our dimensions perception greatly. Back those days when computers had sixteen colors monitors, flat style graphical elements were most common. There hardly ever was an idea of putting the third dimension into play before true SVGA appeared as a new standard. From that point on, user interface designers were trying to make the 2D graphics more dimensional by adding perspective. Soon the enterprise polygraphists followed: common street art, posters and graphical ads started getting three dimensional. Multiple studies indicate that 3D elements of graphical image are perceived better thus making it easier for the designer to implement the idea of his artwork. Today, most visual media utilize pseudo-3D graphics to reach the desired impact on consumer’s perception. That is why many web and polygraph designers seek proper tools to add a dimensional aspect to their artwork. Sadly, most specialized software solutions come at prices hardly affordable for creative individuals. However, the situation has changed. Introducing Lokas 3D Maker, the unique Adobe Photoshop plug-in intended to add a completely new dimension to your artwork! 3D Maker allows creation of pseudo 3D graphical elements out of 2D drawings. Fully configurable X and Y angle controls as well as perspective depth control, shading and overlay modes constitute to exceptional freedom of transforming dull 2D to stunning three dimensional graphics. All you have to do is add a touch of imagination and voila: you get the amazing visuals for your web site or promotional leaflet within seconds. Due to extensive use of advanced math models Lokas 3D Maker makes it as easy to implement your ideas as 1-2-3. 3D Maker is perfect for both computer graphics specialists and newbie designers exploring the endless universe of creative graphical design. Throw in more than humble price and free trial version and you get the big picture! Download free trial version now!

IconForge Icon Editing Tool Kit   
http://www.cursorarts.com

A complete graphics suite for creating, extracting, and modifying icons, cursors, animated icons or cursors and other images. Use for creating bookmark and favorites icons for your web pages, filmstrip animation sequences, stitching together panels of icons, and editing other images. A PARTIAL LISTING OF FEATURES INCLUDES: * A full set of painting tools; * Transparent and Inverse paint; * Extract icons and cursors from EXE, DLL, ICO, ANI, ICL, or CUR format files (including OS2, XP Alpha-channel icons and cursors, XBM, XPM, WBMP and Palm Datebook icon files); * Read/write most common image files (such as BMP, JPEG, GIF, PCX, TIFF, etc.); * Capture icons from the screen; * Clip and/or scale on import; * Save in icon/cursor formats, store in Library files; * Insert icons into program files (including EXE, DLL, VBX, OCX, CPL and DRV); * Special Effects filters (including User Defined and PS-style plugins); * Automatic creation of common animation effects, such as Dissolves and Fades; * Import/export animated GIF, FLC, FLI and AVI files; * Export animations as .BMP filmstrip panels; * Icon Wrapper utility allows you to wrap programs and scripts which do not contain icon resources into an executable with your own icon; * Change system icons/cursors (including animation of desktop icons); * Allows you to create and distribute icon and cursor library EXE programs, complete with installation program, image preview applet, and other options; * Can also edit photos and larger images; * Support for TWAIN scanners and cameras; * Support for pressure-sensitive Stylus and Tablet devices; * and much more...

IconCool Editor   
http://www.iconcool.com

IconCool Editor is a powerful icon editor to edit icons, cursors and web graphics. It comes with all the functions for creating and editing ICO, CUR, ANI, ICL, GIF, JPG, BMP, EMF, WMF, TGA and WBMP image files. In addition, it offers more than 50 image filters, including Blurring, Sharpening, Embossing, Diffusing, Color Balance... as well as 20 image effects, including Linear Gradient, Redial Gradient, Rectangular Gradient, Wave, 3D Shadow, 3D Button, Text Gradient Effects, Noise, Arbitrary Rotation and more. IconCool Editor is also a smart image capturing tool can be used to capture images of various sizes from desktop or any other software. You can convert images in 25 formats to icons, You can extract icons from EXE, DLL, ICL, OCX or any other files and then edit or re-save them. In addition, it offers a 100-level Undo/Redo function, support for non-standard icons sizes and more. Supports XP 32bit icons. . A powerful icon maker, icon creator, small image editor and small graphics maker.