How to make an icon for Windows 10

Go to menu Image > New Device Image, or right-click in the Image Editor pane and choose New Device Image. Select the type of image you want to add. You can also select Custom to create an icon whose size isn't available in the default list.

1. How do I create a custom desktop icon?
2. How do I convert an image into an icon?
3. How do I create a custom icon?
4. How do I design an icon?

How do I create a custom desktop icon?

In Windows 8 and 10, it's Control Panel > Personalize > Change Desktop Icons. Use the checkboxes in the “Desktop icons” section to select which icons you want on your desktop. To change an icon, select the icon you want to change and then click the “Change Icon” button.

How do I convert an image into an icon?

How to create an ICO?

1. Upload an image file.
2. Use the optional settings to change the ICO size, DPI or crop the original image (optional).
3. Create a favicon.ico by setting the size to 16x16 pixel.
4. Click on "Start conversion" and your icon will be created.

How do I create a custom icon?

Go to the folder or file you want a new icon for, go to Properties, go to Customize (or if it is already on the first selection then it should say "Change icon") and change the icon. Save the *. ico version of the file on your desktop. It makes for easier finding later.

How do I design an icon?

1. The icon design process: 7 golden rules

1. Mind the grid. Many things in digital design are governed by a grid. ...
2. Look around first. It's tempting to want to design a brand new, crazy novel icon or set. ...
3. Don't go detail crazy. ...
4. Be consistent. ...
5. Mind the gap. ...
6. Test your work. ...
7. Build with simple shapes.