If you fancy giving Windows a bit of a makeover, customizing desktop icons is a good way to do it. You can create your own custom icons for desktop shortcuts. All you’ll need to set up your own icons is one art (or graphic) design application and this guide, so let’s get started, shall we?
What do I need to know before I make an icon?
Before you create an icon, you need to follow the following guidelines:
Use the proper software – You can create icons in any drawing software, but for simplicity, you might want to use icon maker software instead. Set the correct size – Icons require you to use a certain size, and the best results are achieved when using 16x16px, 20x20px, 24x24px, and 32x32px sizes. Use the ICO format – All icons require ICO format to work, so be sure to save them in that format. You can also use convert icon software to transform them to the desired format.
How do I make an icon on Windows 10?
1. Use Adobe Illustrator
2. Create an icon with Paint 3D
Set up the canvas
Design the icon
Save the icon design as an image
How do I convert a JPEG to an icon in Windows 10?
If you use PNG format, be sure to check our guide on how to convert PNG to ICO on Windows. SPONSORED As you can see, it’s simple to create an icon, and once you’re done, you just need to change the icon manually. If you don’t know how to do that, we have a special guide on how to change icons in Windows, so be sure to check it out. What method do you use to create icons? Let us know in the comments below.
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