Adaptive refresh
Replace a legacy launcher icon with layered output
Move from a single icon file to a proper adaptive icon package with foreground, background, and XML references that fit Android launcher expectations.
Android adaptive icon workflow
Android Adaptive Icon Generator for Foreground, Background, and XML Exports
Generate an icon direction, separate the original background into a foreground layer, then export Android Studio-ready adaptive icon files with a dedicated background layer. Ship launcher assets, XML config, and Play Store output without manually building the `res/` structure.
Foreground + background layer workflow
Android Studio-ready mipmap and XML output
Play Store icon included in the ZIP
Adaptive export flow
Build Android adaptive icon resources from one generator workflow
Android project
Adaptive icon workflow
Built around Android's layered icon structure
This page is for developers who need a real adaptive icon package: separate foreground artwork, a clean adaptive background, XML references, launcher assets, and a Play Store icon.
Foreground + background layer workflow
Android Studio-ready mipmap and XML output
Play Store icon included in the ZIP
Android use cases
Adaptive refresh
Replace a legacy launcher icon with layered output
Move from a single icon file to a proper adaptive icon package with foreground, background, and XML references that fit Android launcher expectations.
Foreground cleanup
Separate the original background before export
Create a foreground layer first, then place it on a dedicated adaptive background so the final icon behaves correctly across launcher masks and safe zones.
Adaptive icon export outputs
Launcher icon densities
LauncherStandard launcher PNGs for Android density folders, plus round icons where applicable.
- android/res/mipmap-mdpi/ic_launcher.png
- android/res/mipmap-xxxhdpi/ic_launcher.png
Adaptive icon layers and XML
AdaptiveA separated foreground layer, a dedicated background layer, and XML references for Android adaptive icon configuration.
- android/res/mipmap-mdpi/ic_launcher_foreground.png
- android/res/mipmap-mdpi/ic_launcher_background.png
Android project
Create Android adaptive icon
The export package is designed around exact Android deliverables, not just a preview image. Use the files directly in Android Studio or as the source package for your Android build flow.
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Android use cases
Built for real Android adaptive icon jobs
Use this page when your Android app needs more than a flat launcher image. The workflow is designed for adaptive icon exports that match Android Studio projects and Play Store release prep.
Foreground cleanup
Separate the original background before export
Create a foreground layer first, then place it on a dedicated adaptive background so the final icon behaves correctly across launcher masks and safe zones.
Release prep
Ship launcher and Play Store assets together
Prepare Android launcher files, adaptive icon resources, and the Play Store icon in one ZIP so release packaging does not turn into manual asset work.
Export outputs
What you get from the Android adaptive export
The export package is designed around exact Android deliverables, not just a preview image. Use the files directly in Android Studio or as the source package for your Android build flow.
Launcher icon densities
LauncherStandard launcher PNGs for Android density folders, plus round icons where applicable.
- android/res/mipmap-mdpi/ic_launcher.png
- android/res/mipmap-xxxhdpi/ic_launcher.png
- android/res/mipmap-mdpi/ic_launcher_round.png
- android/res/mipmap-xxxhdpi/ic_launcher_round.png
Adaptive icon layers and XML
AdaptiveA separated foreground layer, a dedicated background layer, and XML references for Android adaptive icon configuration.
- android/res/mipmap-mdpi/ic_launcher_foreground.png
- android/res/mipmap-mdpi/ic_launcher_background.png
- android/res/mipmap-anydpi-v26/ic_launcher.xml
- android/res/mipmap-anydpi-v26/ic_launcher_round.xml
- android/res/drawable/ic_launcher_background.xml
Release package
ZIPA ZIP structure that keeps Android Studio resources and Play Store output together for implementation and release prep.
- android/res/
- android/playstore/play_store_icon.png
- README.md
Integration
How to use the adaptive icon export
The goal is to move from one icon concept to Android-ready layered assets with as little manual packaging work as possible.
1
Generate and refine the icon direction
Start with a prompt, choose the strongest icon concept, and refine the visual direction before export.
2
Separate the foreground and set the adaptive background
Remove the original background first, then apply the dedicated adaptive background color or gradient you want behind the foreground layer.
3
Export and map the files into Android Studio
Copy the exported `res/` output into your Android project so the adaptive icon XML and mipmap resources stay aligned.
app/src/main/res/mipmap-anydpi-v26/ic_launcher.xml
app/src/main/res/mipmap-anydpi-v26/ic_launcher_round.xml
app/src/main/res/mipmap-xxxhdpi/ic_launcher_foreground.png
app/src/main/res/mipmap-xxxhdpi/ic_launcher_background.pngAndroid Adaptive Icon FAQ
Why use a dedicated Android adaptive icon page instead of the generic Android icon page?
Because adaptive icons have a different export structure. This page is focused on layered foreground and background output plus the XML files Android Studio expects.
Do I need to separate the original background first?
For the best adaptive icon result, yes. The foreground layer should be separated first, then placed on a dedicated adaptive background layer before export.
Does this export the XML files for adaptive icons?
Yes. The export is designed to include the Android adaptive icon XML files along with the foreground and background assets.
Is the Play Store icon included too?
Yes. The Android export also includes a Play Store-ready icon so you can keep launcher and listing assets in the same package.
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