README.md

Photo Cutter

Windows desktop app for cutting transparent PNG assets from UI mockups and screenshots.

Download

• Latest release: PhotoCutter.exe
• Distribution format: single-file Windows executable (PhotoCutter.exe)

Core Features

• Selection tools: Select, Lasso, Polygon, Shapes
• Reusable custom shapes: save, apply, duplicate, paste
• Brush refinement (Brush + / Brush -) on active selections and cutouts
• Inspector preview with optional split compare
• Cutout Gallery for fast visual review
• Export presets, naming options, edge/outline controls
• Project save/load support (.iusproj)

Quick Start

1. Open an image.
2. Draw a selection with Shapes, Lasso, or Polygon.
3. Click Commit Cutout.
4. Optional: save selection as reusable shape.
5. Export selected/all cutouts as PNG.

Build From Source

Requirements

• Windows 10/11
• .NET SDK 8.0.124+ (see global.json)

Restore

dotnet restore .\\solution\\ImageUiSlicer\\ImageUiSlicer.csproj

Run

dotnet run --project .\\solution\\ImageUiSlicer\\ImageUiSlicer.csproj

Build

dotnet build .\\solution\\ImageUiSlicer\\ImageUiSlicer.csproj -c Release

Releasing

Tag and push a semantic version to publish a GitHub Release:

git tag v1.1.1
git push origin v1.1.1

Release workflow uploads one asset: PhotoCutter.exe.

Detailed process: docs/RELEASE.md

Repository Structure

.github/                    # workflows, templates, community standards
docs/                       # release guide, changelog, specs, archives
solution/ImageUiSlicer/     # WPF app source and assets

Project Standards

• Contributing: .github/CONTRIBUTING.md
• Security: .github/SECURITY.md
• Changelog: docs/CHANGELOG.md
• Code of conduct: .github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

License

MIT. See LICENSE.