Create a simple Icon (.ico) with PS

PooMan UK

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I've had quite a few people ask me how to create transparent Icons for their desktops and for dock programs etc. (like these)

icon_samples.png


So I made a quick video tutorial on how to create a basic icon using PhotoShop. The same concept can be used both with Gimp and CorelPhotopaint & with a bit of practice you can create really intricate ones or just create your own from scratch ...

Most "Dock Programs" don't require you to convert the files to .ico so you can use the "cutout transparent" .png file as is.

I hope this helps a bit. ;)

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Excellent job PooManUK but no sound. Or my hearing aid batteries are dead.
 

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Soz pal I don't do sound :p

Sometimes my accent can be a bit strong and no sound keeps the file size down. But I'm glad you enjoyed it ;)
 

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PCI Express X-Fi Titanium / Logitech G35
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Thanks Pooman..great tutorial.
Owh c'mon Dennis, haven't you charge your battery yet, i've heard a sound "the sound of silence":p
 

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HP M9077c
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Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
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GeForce 8500/512MB
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Realtek High Def Audio
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window's 7
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core 2 quad
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gigabyte
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2gb corsair
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ati hd4850
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1600 X 900
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power logic
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none of the spec above is accurate

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HP M9077c
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
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ASUSeK
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6GB DDR2 6400
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GeForce 8500/512MB
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Realtek High Def Audio
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HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
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1920x1200
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6 pack of Bud
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MS wireless Inteli
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MS wireless Inteli
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