Make *.ico file in 30 seconds

video Make *.ico file in 30 seconds

Here's how to make an *.ico file in 30 seconds. No software to download...you need just a small picture. You can use *.gif, *.png and *.jpeg. Use this site: http://converticon.com/ to convert your picture to an *.ico file. If you want to change the icon on a folder (like I did on the video) I recommend you to check 32 x 32 in the export options and if you want to use it on your site (favicon) choose 16 x 16. Well I hope you like my 30 seconds tutorial! I made it for Forbes Teach Me Fast Contest!

EDIT: Sometimes there's a problem with the site and it can't save your icon. You can also use this site: http://iconverticons.com/ . It's very easy to use it. Good luck!

bdginge526 says: Aug 24, 2012. 10:33 AM

Even though this is a nice way to convert an image to .ico, that site only allows .png to be converted to .ico and when you convert a high quality image; the quality of the newly converted .ico is downgraded and becomes very poor quality.

Thank you for posting this, but do you know of a way to make a .ico file from scratch?

vipulbhatia says: May 12, 2012. 11:46 PM

Use IRFANVIEW. Its a free program that is a wonderful viewer and does all the conversions that you could ever want.

A. Victory says: Apr 13, 2012. 2:28 PM

Easy to use. Great to find:)

crimsonkng says: Feb 24, 2012. 7:49 AM

Just a quick "thank you so much!" A totally fab tool!

iconoguy says: Oct 26, 2011. 7:37 PM

i love you!

Atlas Branding Agencies says: Oct 9, 2011. 11:54 AM

Perfect! Thanks :)

aminero says: Sep 6, 2011. 9:55 AM

sweet, thanks

melizabeth2 says: Jun 20, 2011. 11:54 AM

Oh I just found this and I LOVE IT! ... but it only allows 64x64px?

h'hamdan' says: Mar 24, 2011. 2:31 AM

Nice Info

KathleenFL says: Mar 20, 2011. 12:02 PM

SPECTACULAR!!! That was SO helpful. It only took a few seconds, just like you said. Thank you! Kathleen - Florida USA

slu6alka (author) in reply to KathleenFLMar 20, 2011. 2:23 PM

Glad you like it :)

W6LSN says: Feb 26, 2011. 3:01 PM

Thanks! Would be even better if it could fix MY stupid mistake of not providing a square input file.

bigt4616 says: Jun 28, 2010. 9:24 AM

dude, i think im about to cry. THANK YOU!!!! ive been looking for something like this since 1 pm last night( its 12 pm now) THANK YOU i was about to settle for a favicon(16X16 image worth of crap) did i forget something? oh yeah. THANKYOU!!!

slu6alka (author) in reply to bigt4616Jun 28, 2010. 2:35 PM

You're welsome :)

imkwl12345 says: Sep 26, 2009. 2:26 AM

it wont saaaaaaaaaaave =(
What am i doing wrong? im using vista and i have AVG firewall

slu6alka (author) in reply to imkwl12345Sep 26, 2009. 10:16 AM

A few days ago I had a similar problem. I don't know what's wrong...may be is something from the site. Try again!

ps3_soldier says: Aug 13, 2009. 3:36 PM

I've always wanted a way to make my own icons without having to draw the image myself...great job! !!!!5 out of 5!!!!

slu6alka (author) in reply to ps3_soldierAug 14, 2009. 4:36 AM

thanks ;)

albylovesscience says: Aug 9, 2009. 9:24 AM

i gave you a 4.5 io find this very helpfull and i was looking for a converter for months thanx

slu6alka (author) in reply to albylovesscienceAug 10, 2009. 2:47 AM

Thanks for the rating!

Deathstick says: Aug 10, 2009. 2:09 AM

I will definitely bookmark that site as I like websites that do things for me!!
There is actually software though, it's in the "cloud" but still software. If you changed the wording to be "no software to download" then it would be more accurate.

Thanks for the site!

slu6alka (author) in reply to DeathstickAug 10, 2009. 2:46 AM

Thanks I've changed it :)