Experts how to edit .icon file?

[zinbart]

Well I have tried my best to remove white background frm images, but I am unable to to remove it properly in photoshop/paint. I am still looking for, as to how to do that properly - Please guide me in detail


Kado897 – Thx for the link, I have tried the software but was unsuccessful in the above

PooManUK – Man ur icons are amazing with extreme shadow details, wonder how u did it.

 

[kado897]

Well I have tried my best to remove white background frm images, but I am unable to to remove it properly in photoshop/paint. I am still looking for, as to how to do that properly - Please guide me in detail


Kado897 – Thx for the link, I have tried the software but was unsuccessful in the above

PooManUK – Man ur icons are amazing with extreme shadow details, wonder how u did it.

Have a look though this thread. it deals with a similar problem.http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/181399-icon-folders-question.html#post1538521

 

[PooMan UK]

Well I have tried my best to remove white background frm images, but I am unable to to remove it properly in photoshop/paint. I am still looking for, as to how to do that properly - Please guide me in detail


Kado897 – Thx for the link, I have tried the software but was unsuccessful in the above

PooManUK – Man ur icons are amazing with extreme shadow details, wonder how u did it.

I used CorelDraw pal but you can get the same effect with Photo Shop

 

[zinbart]

Kado, The thread you linked me to have been proved very useful and was successfully able to remove white backgrounds
Now, the only problem i am facing is i also tend to remove shadows with backgrounds, i tried magic wand in photoshop but failed.... Please provide ur inputs and perhaps PooMan can gimme tips here as well....

I am including the image tht i am trying to retain shadows for better understanding:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/rednm.jpg/

 

[PooMan UK]

If I get chance later I'll make a tutorial to show you. But 1 tip that I can recommend is to delete the drop shadow or reflection and then recreate your own. ie cut out the main shape with your masking tools, delete the background including the drop shadow then create a new layer for your new drop shadow.
The new drop shadow / reflection will then have a much better transparency. You can then export this to a png file ready to convert to an icon using the tools posted previously in this thread

 

[kado897]

If I get chance later I'll make a tutorial to show you. But 1 tip that I can recommend is to delete the drop shadow or reflection and then recreate your own. ie cut out the main shape with your masking tools, delete the background including the drop shadow then create a new layer for your new drop shadow.
The new drop shadow / reflection will then have a much better transparency. You can then export this to a png file ready to convert to an icon using the tools posted previously in this thread

Good advice. You will never get a good shadow effect by just deleting the background. It always gives poor fade to transparent.

 

[Britton30]

Nick, can you post here the tutorial you made for cutting the airplane out?

 

[PooMan UK]

Nick, can you post here the tutorial you made for cutting the airplane out?

Yeah I know pal but I used Corel for that and I think the op wants to use Photoshop

 

[zinbart]

PooMan - I am really looking forward for a tutorial from you, take your time.

Kado - In IcoFX if i try to batch covert frm PNG to Icon... the files appears as 48x48 while previewing, but normal 256x256 when applied.... Any clue how 2 solve this problem? Also, suggest sum other "best batch convert" SW out there...

 

[kado897]

It works for me. Do you gave the 256x256 entry checked.

 

[PooMan UK]

PooMan - I am really looking forward for a tutorial from you, take your time.

Kado - In IcoFX if i try to batch covert frm PNG to Icon... the files appears as 48x48 while previewing, but normal 256x256 when applied.... Any clue how 2 solve this problem? Also, suggest sum other "best batch convert" SW out there...

Here ya go pal. Remember once you've finished save your image as a png file, before uploading it for icon conversion. In the tutorial you will see I add a black background, this is only to show you what it looks like on black. This layer is not needed when you export to png. (the psd file with all it's layers is zipped below)

 

[zinbart]

Buddy Poo! i thank you for taking time to make a video... but it shows on how to create shadow on an image tht doesnt have it.

I am already having image with shadow as well... i just have to cut it properly and make background transparent and i am set to convert & use. I just cant seem to exclude the shadow frm selection, while maing background transparent.

I hope i am clear.

Kado: Yes i have selected all sizes, but still get 128x128 size only. The images i am using are all bigger than required output.

 

[kado897]

Buddy Poo! i thank you for taking time to make a video... but it shows on how to create shadow on an image tht doesnt have it.

I am already having image with shadow as well... i just have to cut it properly and make background transparent and i am set to convert & use. I just cant seem to exclude the shadow frm selection, while maing background transparent.

I hope i am clear.

Kado: Yes i have selected all sizes, but still get 128x128 size only. The images i am using are all bigger than required output.

I really don't know what to suggest then. As I say it's working for me and I haven't done anything since the install to enable that.

 

[PooMan UK]

Buddy Poo! i thank you for taking time to make a video... but it shows on how to create shadow on an image tht doesnt have it.

I am already having image with shadow as well... i just have to cut it properly and make background transparent and i am set to convert & use. I just cant seem to exclude the shadow frm selection, while maing background transparent.

I hope i am clear.

Kado: Yes i have selected all sizes, but still get 128x128 size only. The images i am using are all bigger than required output.

Pal this is what I'm trying to explain. You need to remove the shadow or reflection on your image and then recreate it. My image also has a reflection and shadow. That's why I cut out the image the way I did in the tutorial. It's near impossible to get the reflection cut out from an existing background and keep it's transparency onto a new one.

Here's a quick one I've done again using the image that you supplied. I've even changed the colours of the drives by using the "hue/saturation/lightness" tool. You'll be surprised how quick and easy it is once you've done a few.

 

[boohbah]

beautiful work nick, i particularly liked how you cropped it out leaving behind the shadows so you could create a nice shiny new set of shadows, first class.

 

[zinbart]

Pooman, i tried my best was unable to recreate properly the shadows, as the shape is diagonal.

I guess i will have to let the experts handle this and hence i am requesting you to try to remove the background of the images attached below. Do take your time as am in no hurry.

 

[PooMan UK]

No probs pal

Here's the files. I've zipped up the icons and psd files below if you want to play around with more colours .... enjoy

 

[Britton30]

I have a question, after you get an icon you want, where/how do you install to have it show for the device in Devices and Printers?

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

I have a question, after you get an icon you want, where/how do you install to have it show for the device in Devices and Printers?

They are in the DDORes.dll in both C:\Windows\System32 and C:\Windows\SysWOW64 for 64-bit.Its a resource hacker job.

Danny

 

[Arc]

I have a question, after you get an icon you want, where/how do you install to have it show for the device in Devices and Printers?

Bongo answered it
http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/182923-how-change-icon-devices-printers.html#post1550800