Introduction: Make Windows Icon Files With Photoshop
This is how to make windows icon files with photoshop.
It is a simple process like just making an image but you need a plug-in.
Attached is the Plug-in.
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Attachments
Step 1: Open Explorer
Go to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS2\Plug-Ins\File Formats\
Put the plugin given at the beginning in there.
Then Open Photoshop
Step 2: Edit Like Normal File
Just make what you want the icon to be.
You probably want to start with a transparent background.
Step 3: Save As .ICO
Save the file as an .ICO file.
Step 4: Apply Icon
1.Go to a folder or shortcut and right click and press properties.
2.Then go to the customize tab.
3. Then press "Change Icon..."
4.Then find your icon and press ok through.
Step 5: Done
Done
Look at that sweet Smiley Icon
42 Comments
6 years ago
Lucky, make sure you have the right version (64 or 32-bit) You could also try going to Photoshop Plug-In settings and setting the 'plugin' folder (which you placed the plugin) as an alternate plugin folder--just to be sure PS6 is looking in the right place. Good luck.
7 years ago on Introduction
I've been doing the instructions, it's not working :( i'm using PS6, i have downloaded the ICOFormat and place it in the plug-ins and file formats, followed the instructions above, restart my pc and it's not working still. :( please help me :) thanks.
Reply 7 years ago
This may be a bit outdated, you can find more recent plugins for windows files here http://www.telegraphics.com.au/svn/icoformat/trunk/dist/README.html
7 years ago
Thanks! One important piece of information:
Make sure that your icon is less than 256 pixels (both width and height) otherwise the ICO option will not appear in your save as menu.
9 years ago on Introduction
How to save ICON file in Windows8. I am using Photoshop CS2
10 years ago on Introduction
You are awesome! I've been trying to do this for years! Thanks!
10 years ago on Introduction
thankzzzz dude ....♥
11 years ago on Step 3
sorry, "additional module - entrypoint"
11 years ago on Step 3
i cant save it as .ico it pops up saying it could find to "zusatz modul" (additional module)
11 years ago on Step 5
I was searching for this for long time, uncountable thanks for full filling my requirement.
11 years ago on Introduction
Easy to do ! Great tip !
11 years ago on Introduction
It works for me ..
12 years ago on Introduction
Hi .,
Its not working for me ., i am using Adobe Photoshop CS5 x32 Pre-Release Portable ., and i have copied the pulig-in to FILE FORMAT folder and remane the plugin to ICO.8bi ., still am not getting an option to save as ".ICO" ., please help me .,
thanks in advance.,
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
hey just try to download it once again, i mean, with my site suggestion. then try to check on your "about plug in" in your photoshop toolbar "help". if you see icon(windows) on the list then it's work.good luck!
11 years ago on Introduction
well actually i never tried yours,,but i get my plug-in for save as an .ico with my photosop in this site http://www.telegraphics.com.au/sw/ by the way i use photosop CS version 8.0
12 years ago on Step 5
ahoy there!!! ive tried to save my file AND it FAILS to SAVE. it says file could not be saved *blahblah* because of a DISK ERROR.... so please help?
thanks in advance
12 years ago on Introduction
ive stayed at that resort b4
12 years ago on Introduction
many thanks
12 years ago on Introduction
Superrrrrrrr It works very fine.........
13 years ago on Introduction
i like this iocn making plugin its truly worked