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Bob Collison

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If you don't want to upload a file to a 3rd party like <a rel="ugc nofollow" target="_blank">icconvert.com</a>, the alternative method is this:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/creating-an-icon-or-other-image-image-editor-for-icons?view=msvc-160#:~:text=%20To%20create%20a%20new%20icon%20or%20cursor,this%20action%20creates%20an%20icon%20resource...%20More%20" rel="ugc">How To: Create an Icon or Other Image | Microsoft Docs</a>&nbsp;
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Developer

it_saige

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I normally just use ImageMagick for this.<br />
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<u><a href="https://legacy.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?t=36031" rel="ugc">https://legacy.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?t=36031</a></u> provides a good discussion.<br />
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Exact options you'll use vary considerably, depending on all places where your .ico file will be used.
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you can use an app called <strong>Paint.NET</strong><blockquote><strong>About</strong><br>Paint.NET is image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plugins.</blockquote><div style="margin-left: 40px;">download here: <a href="https://www.getpaint.net/download.html" rel="ugc">https://www.getpaint.net/download.html</a></div><br>after installing, you also need a 'file type' dll called IcoCur.dll and place it in the folder <em><u>C:\Program Files\paint.net\FileTypes</u></em>&nbsp;<br><br><div style="margin-left: 40px;">download here: <a href="https://forums.getpaint.net/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=10208" rel="ugc">https://forums.getpaint.net/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=10208</a></div>
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Hi Experts,<br><br>I have a need to make an icon file for my application to use with shortcuts. &nbsp;I have no experience in this area.<br><br>What is the best way / tool to do this for a novice at a reasonable cost?<br><br>Thanks,<br>Bob C.
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Hi Experts,
I have a need to make an icon file for my application to use with shortcuts.  I have no experience in this area.
What is the best way / tool to do this for a novice at a reasonable cost?
Thanks,
Bob C.

How Can I Make An Icon File?

Photo and imaging software is used to edit and compose raster images; Adobe Photoshop, which dominates the market, has its own topic. Common actions include cropping, slicing, retouching, color replacement, masking and erasing. Other programs include Apple Photo, Corel PaintShop Pro, GIMP, Serif PhotoPlus, Pixlr, PhotoScape, Picasa and IrfanView.