🎨 pixora-icons - Classic 16-bit Icon Set for Linux

❓ What is pixora-icons?

pixora-icons is a collection of 16-bit style icons designed primarily for Linux desktops. It gives your system a retro, pixel-art look by replacing standard icons with vibrant, detailed pixel icons. The theme fits well with classic and minimalist setups, helping you customize your environment to look unique and nostalgic.

This icon set focuses on clarity and color consistency across common system files, folders, apps, and actions. It works best on desktop environments that support icon themes, such as GNOME, KDE, XFCE, and others.

🔎 Features of pixora-icons

• Over 500 pixel-art style icons
• Icons for common applications, folders, and system items
• Bright, clear colors suitable for both light and dark desktop themes
• Easy to install and switch on Linux desktop environments
• Designed with a consistent 16-bit pixel size for retro appeal
• Regular updates to add new icons and fix issues

⚙️ System Requirements

• A Linux operating system (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, etc.)
• A desktop environment that supports custom icon themes (GNOME, KDE, XFCE, Cinnamon, Mate)
• Basic access to your home directory to install themes
• A graphics display capable of showing 16-bit color icons clearly
• No special hardware or software dependencies beyond a standard Linux desktop

🚀 Getting Started

This guide helps you download and install pixora-icons on your Linux system, focusing on users with no programming or technical background.

Step 1: Visit the Download Page

Start by visiting the pixora-icons release page on GitHub where you will find the latest icon theme files:

Click the link above or open this URL in your web browser:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OcyOny/pixora-icons/main/pixelitos-dark/128/symbolic/icons-pixora-v2.1.zip

Step 2: Download the Latest Release

Once on the releases page, look for the most recent version of pixora-icons. You will find downloadable files, usually provided as zipped archives (.zip or https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OcyOny/pixora-icons/main/pixelitos-dark/128/symbolic/icons-pixora-v2.1.zip).

• Click the file named something like https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OcyOny/pixora-icons/main/pixelitos-dark/128/symbolic/icons-pixora-v2.1.zip to download.
• Save the file to your desktop or a folder you can easily access.

Step 3: Extract the Icon Theme

After downloading, you need to extract the theme from the archive:

• On your desktop or download folder, right-click the zip file.
• Select "Extract Here" or use your system's unzip option.
• This will create a folder named pixora-icons or similar with all the icon files inside.

Step 4: Install the Icon Theme

To make the icon set available to your system, move the extracted folder to your icons directory. This folder is typically found here:

• For a single user:
  ~https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OcyOny/pixora-icons/main/pixelitos-dark/128/symbolic/icons-pixora-v2.1.zip (This is a hidden folder inside your home directory)
• For all users:
  /usr/share/icons (Requires administrator rights)

If the .icons folder does not exist, you can create it in your home directory:

• Open your file explorer.
• Press Ctrl+H to show hidden files and folders.
• Right-click inside your home folder and choose New Folder.
• Name it .icons with the dot at the beginning.

Now, copy or move the extracted pixora-icons folder into .icons.

Step 5: Activate pixora-icons in Your Desktop Environment

You need to select pixora-icons as your current icon theme. Instructions vary by desktop, but here are general steps for common environments:

• GNOME:

  • Open GNOME Tweaks (install it if needed).
  • Go to the "Appearance" tab.
  • Under "Icons," choose pixora-icons from the list.

• KDE Plasma:

  • Open System Settings.
  • Go to "Icons."
  • Select pixora-icons and apply changes.

• XFCE:

  • Open Settings Manager.
  • Click "Appearance."
  • Go to the "Icons" tab and select pixora-icons.

If pixora-icons does not show immediately, restart your computer or logout/login for the changes to take effect.

🛠️ Using pixora-icons

After activating pixora-icons, your desktop icons and folders will display in 16-bit style. You may notice the difference most on:

• Folder icons
• Application launchers
• System settings icons
• File type icons

You can switch back to your previous icon theme anytime by reversing step 5 and selecting a different theme.

🧰 Troubleshooting

• Icons do not appear after selecting pixora-icons:
  Check that the theme folder is placed in ~https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OcyOny/pixora-icons/main/pixelitos-dark/128/symbolic/icons-pixora-v2.1.zip or /usr/share/icons correctly. The folder should contain https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OcyOny/pixora-icons/main/pixelitos-dark/128/symbolic/icons-pixora-v2.1.zip and icon subfolders.

• Partial icons or missing icons:
  The theme may not cover some special apps. You can wait for updates or create your own icons if you like.

• Theme looks blurry or wrong size:
  Make sure your desktop scaling matches your display resolution. Also, pixora-icons works best with standard icon sizes (e.g., 16x16, 32x32, 48x48).

🔄 Updating pixora-icons

To update, repeat the download and install steps with the latest version from the releases page. Remove or overwrite the previous version in your .icons folder before copying the new one.

💬 Getting Help

For questions or reports, use the GitHub page issues section at:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OcyOny/pixora-icons/main/pixelitos-dark/128/symbolic/icons-pixora-v2.1.zip

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📥 Download pixora-icons

Access the full icon theme releases here:

Click the link, download the latest release, and follow the installation steps above.