8 Replies Latest reply: Sep 20, 2013 12:19 PM by webdesignfix

How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

(MarciaC) Jul 9, 2008 4:16 PM

Hello. I have a picture that I want to use for an application's icon, and I was hoping that I could create the icon in PhotoShop Elements 6.

I do not see any way to do this, however. That file-type option is not available in either "Save As" or "Export."

Does anyone know how to do this?

I did a Google search and saw where I would need to download a plug-in. If this is true, can anyone recommend a good plug-in? (I'm a little paranoid about what I download on my computer).

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

1. Re: How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

Karin Sue Jul 9, 2008 4:42 PM (in response to (MarciaC))

I think I just made a .gif then changed the file name extension to .ico.

I did it for a couple of websites, for the little favicon the pops up in the browser.

Seemed to work okay. It's worth a try. No downloads involved.
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2. Re: How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

Barbara B. Jul 9, 2008 4:48 PM (in response to (MarciaC))

Yes, Karin Sue's way usually works. If for some reason it doesn't, there are a bunch of online sites where you can upload your icon and convert it to .ico format. Just google "free icon creation" or something like that.
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3. Re: How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

(MarciaC) Jul 9, 2008 5:32 PM (in response to (MarciaC))

Thanks for the quick replies! I tried changing the gif file extension to .ico, but it didn't work (I'm using Vista).

Barbara, can you recommend a particular site that you have used (for free file conversions)? I'm pretty paranoid about unwanted malware that I might get from using free stuff... ha! ha!

Thanks!
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4. Re: How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

Barbara B. Jul 9, 2008 6:47 PM (in response to (MarciaC))

Gosh, Marcia, I have used a couple, but I use a mac for all online activity so I don't have to worry about that. This site has a pretty large roundup of what's available:

http://websitetips.com/graphics/icons/
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5. Re: How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

EvaMI Jul 10, 2008 8:27 AM (in response to (MarciaC))

Irfanview has a save as .ico option. http://www.irfanview.com/
It's a free program and does a lot of other great things.
Eva
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6. Re: How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

Terri_F Jul 10, 2008 9:09 AM (in response to (MarciaC))

There is also the telegraphics plugin to add the ico file format:

http://www.telegraphics.com.au/sw/
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7. Re: How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

Barbara B. Jul 10, 2008 9:16 AM (in response to (MarciaC))

Thanks, Eva--I completely forgot the irfanview option. That would be a great way, since you really should get irfanview anyway, if you don't already have it.
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8. Re: How Can I Save Picture as an .ico File Type (icon)?

webdesignfix Sep 20, 2013 12:19 PM (in response to (MarciaC))
The Best way to create a .ico is in Photoshop Extended (photoshop CC cannot).
open your file,
size it edit all the way you want,
then Image/Mode/
          set the color to RGB Color (only) and
          set it to 8 bits/channel.
          it will give you a message
           click ok or yes.
   4. Then save as
             and in the Format dropdown choose, ICO,
             save it
             then gives you a choice of Standard ICO and PNG,
I pick Standard ICO and click ok. you done.
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