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Win10, Win8 and Win7 Icon Generator

The online tool helps to convert your image to Win 10, Win 8, Win 7 and Windows Vista icon format. The generated file will be a multi-resolution .ICO format, include 256x256, 128x128, 64x64, 48x48, 32x32, and 16x16 pixel images in it. If you want a transparent icon, just upload a GIF or PNG file with transparency background.
Windows XP Icon

Windows XP Icon Generator

The online tool helps to convert your image to Windows XP icon format. The generated file will be a multi-resolution .ICO format, include 48x48, 36x36, 24x24 and 16x16 pixel images in it. And you can add special effects on the icon with just one simple click.
WinCE Device

WinCE Device Icon Generator

The online tool helps to convert your image to WinCE ( Windows Mobile / Smartphone / GPS / PDA / PND ) base devices icon. The generated file will be a multi-resolution .ICO format, include 128x128, 64x64, 32x32, 24x24, and 16x16 pixel images in it. And you can add special effects on the icon with just one simple click.
WebSite Favicon

WebSite Favicon Generator

The online tool helps to convert your image to website favicon format(16x16 pixel, .ico format). And you can add special effects on the icon with just one simple click.
Format Converter

Picture to Icon Format Converter

The online tool helps to convert your image to several icon formats. Include .ICO, .PNG, .GIF, .JPG, and .BMP. Support icon size from 16x16, 32x32, 48x48 up to 512x512 pixel. And you can add special effects on the icon with just one simple click.
Apple and Android

Website Icon at iPhone, iPad and Android

The online tool helps to generate website/web application icon for Apple and Android devices needs. What you need to do is add few line code in your html header, and upload the generated images to your website.
 
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Pic2Icon Frequently Asked Questions

Pic2Icon Frequently Asked Questions

Below are an extensive list of FAQs designed to answer your questions about the icon formats and help visitors sort it out for making a better icon.

How to create a transparent background icon?

If you want to create an icon with a transparent background, please upload a PNG or GIF file with transparency background.

What's the limitation of uploading image?

There are some limitations on the image that uploaded to the site:
  • Accepted image formats: jpg, png, gif, ico, bmp, tiff
  • File size: file size less then 2MB
  • Image dimensions: not limited. To making a better icon, you should upload a image that larger or equal with the dimensions that you want to generate.

How to change icons in Windows XP, Windows7 and Windows Vista?

To change the icons in Windows XP, Windows7 and Windows Vista:
  • Right-click on the file or program which you wish to change it.
  • Click the "Properties" menu option. This will open the Properties menu for the file.
  • Click the "Change Icon" button that in above Properties menu.
  • Click the "Browse" button and apply the one that generated from Pic2Icon Icon Generator web site.


Related Link: Windows7 and Vista Icon Generator, Windows XP Icon Generator

How to create customized favicon for web site?

To create your own customized favicon, you need to generate and download the favicon file from the WebSite Favicon Generator. After the favicon file uploaded to your site, please add the below html code in the header of your web pages. (Yes, add the code on every pages are required. You could set different favicon for different web pages, if you want.):

<link rel="shortcut icon" href="Your_Favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon" />

Related Link: WebSite Favicon Generator

How to create different favicon for different web pages?

You could set different favicon for different web pages loaded. To have the different favicon working, you need to add different code on the web page headers. Some examples below:

Page 1:
<link rel="shortcut icon" href="Your_Favicon_1.ico" type="image/x-icon" />

Page 2:
<link rel="shortcut icon" href="Your_Favicon_2.ico" type="image/x-icon" />

Please make sure you have Your_Favicon_1.ico and Your_Favicon_2.ico files uploaded to your site on above examples.

Related Link: WebSite Favicon Generator

How to create a clean, and sharp favicon?

If you have good skill on pixel artworks, you can create a 16x16 pixel PNG or GIF image. Drawing the image pixel by pixel. Then convert the image to favicon via the WebSite Favicon Generator. When the upload image is a 16x16 pixel file, the image will not be resize. And you will got the best generated results - a clean and sharp favicon!

Related Link: WebSite Favicon Generator

Could I use PNG, GIF or JPG file as my favicon format?

Yes, the PNG, GIF and JPG file could be use as the web site favicon format. However, ICO format is standard favicon format. Some of the web browser support the ICO file as the website favicon only.

Related Link: WebSite Favicon Generator, Picture to Icon Format Conversion

Could I use animated GIF as my website favicon?

Yes, the animated GIF file could be use as the web site favicon. However, ICO format is standard favicon format. Some of the web browser support the ICO file as the website favicon only.

Related Link: WebSite Favicon Generator, Picture to Icon Format Conversion

Why my favicon couldn't be displayed?

Please make sure you have the favicon.ico file uploaded and the HTML code placed in the right place. Sometimes, IE will displayed the old favicon file that in temporarily files. So you can't saw the new one that updated. In this case, please clean the IE's temporary files and history.

Related Link: WebSite Favicon Generator, Picture to Icon Format Conversion

Could I host my icon at Pic2Icon.com?

Sorry, Pic2Icon did not provide the hosting service for the icon files. If you need the web space to host favicon, you can goto iconj.com for free favicon hosting and management services.

Related Link: IconJ Free Favicon Hosting And management

How can I create a 32x32 pixel favicon?

If you want to include the size of 32x32 piexl in the favicon, you can use the generated icon file by the Windows XP Icon Generator. Both of the dimensions 16x16 pixel and 32x32 pixel are included in the generated file. You can use it as the website favicon if you need 32x32 pixel favicon.

Related Link: Windows XP Icon Generator

How to create a web site icon and web application icon for Apple devices( iPhone / iPad / Touch )?

You may want users to be able to add your web application or webpage link to the Home screen with your customized icon. If you don't have this be done, the icon will be a tiny screenshot of your site in default. The Apple devices icon come with the below specifications:
  • touch-icon-iphone.png: The icon that is the most appropriate size for the device is used. If no sizes attribute is set, the element¡¦s size defaults to 60 x 60.
  • touch-icon-ipad.png: 76x76 pixel, PNG file format, for iPad devices.
  • touch-icon-iphone-retina.png: 120x120 pixel, PNG file format, for iPhone retina display.
  • touch-icon-ipad-retina.png: 152x152 pixel, PNG file format, for iPad retina display.

To make your site and application looks good on all apple devices, you need to create all dimensions PNG files above. And add the code below code at your web page (or web application) header:

<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="touch-icon-iphone.png" />
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="76x76" href="touch-icon-ipad.png" />
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="120x120" href="touch-icon-iphone-retina.png" />
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="152x152" href="touch-icon-ipad-retina.png" />

Above touch-icon-iphone.png, touch-icon-ipad.png, touch-icon-iphone-retina.png, touch-icon-ipad-retina.png could be replaced with your own file names.

Related Link: Safari Web Content Guide, Picture to Icon Format Conversion

What icon dimensions and format it should be for iPad and iPhone?

The Apple devices icon come with the below specifications:
  • touch-icon-iphone.png: The icon that is the most appropriate size for the device is used. If no sizes attribute is set, the element¡¦s size defaults to 60 x 60.
  • touch-icon-ipad.png: 76x76 pixel, PNG file format, for iPad devices.
  • touch-icon-iphone-retina.png: 120x120 pixel, PNG file format, for iPhone retina display.
  • touch-icon-ipad-retina.png: 152x152 pixel, PNG file format, for iPad retina display.

To make your site and application looks good on all apple devices, you need to create all dimensions PNG files above. And add the code below code at your web page (or web application) header:

<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="touch-icon-iphone.png" />
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="76x76" href="touch-icon-ipad.png" />
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="120x120" href="touch-icon-iphone-retina.png" />
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="152x152" href="touch-icon-ipad-retina.png" />

Above touch-icon-iphone.png, touch-icon-ipad.png, touch-icon-iphone-retina.png, touch-icon-ipad-retina.png could be replaced with your own file names.

Related Link: Safari Web Content Guide, Picture to Icon Format Conversion

Application icons in Apple devices will automatically adds the rounded corners and reflective shine effects?

When iOS displays your application icon on the Home screen of a device, it automatically adds the following visual effects:
  • Rounded corners
  • Drop shadow
  • Reflective shine


Related Link: iOS Developer Library, Picture to Icon Format Conversion

Where can I found more informations about icon design guidelines?

Below URLs will present you more details about the icon design guidelines:

What's the standard icon sizes for Windows XP?

Those icon dimensions are used in Windows XP: 48x48, 32x32, 24x24, and 16x16 pixel. Microsoft has recommend that the icon should contains these three sizes at less: 48x48, 32x32, and 16x16 pixel. The file via the Windows XP Icon Generator generated will include 4 resolutions in it(48x48, 32x32, and 16x16 pixel).

Related Link: Microsoft - Creating Windows XP Icons, Wikipedia, Windows XP Icon Generator

What's the standard icon sizes for Windows 7 and Vista?

Those icon dimensions are used in Windows 7 and Vista: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, and 256x256 pixel. The icon file generated from our site include more resolutions then the standard: 256x256, 128x128, 64x64, 48x48, 32x32, and 16x16 pixel.

Related Link: Microsoft - Windows Dev Center, Wikipedia, Windows7 and Vista Icon Generator

Does the generated file could be used for commercial purpose?

Yes, the generated file could be used for any purpose. It's free and no any service fee needed.