How to Create an Icon with Paint (with Images)

How to Create an Icon with Paint (with Images)
How to Create an Icon with Paint (with Images)

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Steps

Create an Icon in Paint Step 1
Create an Icon in Paint Step 1

Step 1. Open Paint from the “Accessories” menu

Create an Icon in Paint Step 2
Create an Icon in Paint Step 2

Step 2. Start with a known icon

  • The Windows system icons are all contained in: / WINDOWS / system32 / SHELL32.dll;
  • The BAD news is that you can't easily access it from the Dynamic Link Archive (DLL).
Create an Icon in Paint Step 3
Create an Icon in Paint Step 3

Step 3. Open the icon with PAINT.exe

It will appear as a tiny image in the upper left.

Create an Icon in Paint Step 4
Create an Icon in Paint Step 4

Step 4. To enlarge the image, click on the Magnifying Glass and select level 8

It still won't be "big", but it will be manageable

Create an Icon in Paint Step 5
Create an Icon in Paint Step 5

Step 5. Press CTRL + G to add the grid

You can also try without it, but it's more complicated.

Create an Icon in Paint Step 6
Create an Icon in Paint Step 6

Step 6. Use the tools and colors to create your icon

Create an Icon in Paint Step 7
Create an Icon in Paint Step 7

Step 7. Press CTRL + S to save the file with these characteristics:

  • The file name MUST end with “. ICO”.
  • The “type” MUST be "24 Bit Bitmap".

  • Paint will save it as ". ICO".

    • If you did it right, you will see a picture. If it's not there, Windows won't recognize your creation and won't even read it later.
    • IF WINDOWS HAS NOT APPROVED YOUR FILE, YOU CANNOT PROCEED.
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 8
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 8

    Step 8. Go back and immediately fix the icon

    Step 9. Note:

    the standard BLUE Windows background is:

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 9
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 9

    Step 10. Tint = 141; Saturation = 115; Brightness = 105; Red = 58; Green = 110; Blue = 165

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 10
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 10

    Step 11. Let's assume that Windows has approved your file, and let's proceed

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 11
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 11

    Step 12. Right-click on a rarely used icon on the Desktop and select "Properties" at the bottom

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 12
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 12

    Step 13. A new window will open; go to the "Shortcuts" panel

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 13
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 13

    Step 14. Select “Change Icon” under all the boxes

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 14
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 14

    Step 15. It will assume you want to select one of the Microsoft icons and take you there

    • Main Drive: / WINDOWS / system32 / SHELL32.dll

      >>> This is NOT the folder you want. <<< DO NOT choose from THAT list

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 15
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 15

    Step 16. Click on "Search" and find the newly created icon

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 16
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 16

    Step 17. Choose your file; must clearly show the extension ". ICO" or it will not work

    Create an Icon in Paint Step 17
    Create an Icon in Paint Step 17

    Step 18. The program will try to install it for you

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