by ready-4-it

Troubleshooting

Common install, convert, and license issues.

Windows SmartScreen / Unknown publisher

Windows may block Setup.exe with “Windows protected your PC” and Unknown publisher. That is expected until a code-signing certificate ships in upcoming versions. For the official installer from GitHub or ready-4-it.com: More info → Run anyway — that is safe.

Convert fails or quality looks wrong

  • Prefer SVG or high-resolution PNG as master (see Formats & quality).
  • PNG→SVG will not invent vectors — only SVG sources emit SVG.
  • Install optional ImageMagick for large batches.
  • Check Diagnostics (Pro+) for fallback counters.

License not accepted

  • Key must be for product pixel-forge (not ManifestGuard).
  • Deactivate on old machine before moving activation.

Gallery / Git restore

  • Pro+ gallery Git sync, full backup, and intelligence (duplicates, merge) require a license.
  • Pro+ Asset vault: use gallery group switch + restore from masters.
  • See run logs in output folder metadata.json.