hey guys I figured out a way to make .exe files have a custom icon! :D 1. Make a shortcut of the program 2. Now you can put a custom icon for the shortcut! :D
Thanks! This helped a lot. These instructions are straight forward and easy to follow. Just make sure to follow everything up to the point he realized it was the wrong picture and ignore that part.
I don't care if Thomas Jason is using internet explorer or whatever! As far as I'm concerned he can use whichever one he feels like or has. thanks to this tutorial I can now change my folder Icons to any icon I want. Even to use my photos of my friends and family which a have stored on my PC and want to use to identify the folders so I can recognize them immediately !!! Thanks again!!!
*INSTRUCTIONS* Search a photo and copy the image. Go to paint and click "CTRL+V" Resize the image to 32x32 Click "File" Then click "Properties" Then click "Pixels" where it says "Units" Make Width and height "32" Click "Save as" Then "Save as 24-bit Bitmap" Save image as "Icon.ico" Right click your folder Click "Properties" "Customize" "Change Icon" "Apply" Then press "Ok" All finished! You can out this in the TH-cam description if you want, Thomas Jason.
Thank you, it's working. I used to utilise online icon converter, but they have lots of malware and annoying ads. This saves my time and provide more security. Once again, thank you.
Jason,, Not sure how you figured this out but I want to thank you for posting it. It has served me well over the years, through many computers. I'm an old man and my memory fades as the years go by so I have always referred back to this post to help me change the icons. Your detail is great, thanks ever so much,
Bro it's 2020 right now and I've been scrolling through the web trying to change my icons and NON of them worked for me... then I found your video 🤙🏽✊🏽✊🏽 CHEEEERS 💯
It's come to my attention that most of us here are too focused on figuring out which Spongebob episode is playing in the background rather than listening yo you...
@@esraaadel1486 hey all thanks to you for saving my time , this really works....😉😉😀😃.. i pray that you too can make it alive out of covid-19 pandemic and so does your family...with love from INDIA💟
Thanks for the awsome video, I wanted to make a safe vault looking folder for video storage and it looks awsome. I might make all my folders customized now. Good video!
what if we want to transfer the folder to some other device along with the icon. i used to do it by adding the icon inside the folder and then setting a path for the icon which would be general, no matter where you take that folder, but now cant just recall it
I changed one of my folders and it had the white background. Then I used pixlr to get rid of the white background. One you save the image on pixlr it has to be a png file or it wont stay transparent but because its a png file it wont let me use that image for the folder icon
okay i JUST FIGURED OUT HOW TO RESIZE THE IMAGE! but now is there anyway to make the image stay the same for when you change it from say a hardrive to a computer? whenever i change from say hardrive to hardrive or PC to PC it walways changes cause the path isn't the same but is there anyway to make that not happen? please reply fast! BTW if you want to resize the image i didnt figure it out with this image you may need to use an online converter and upload your image and download your image back into a different file and then you can resize the image anyway you want.
Big Thanks Thomas, it worked......But I want my kids to be able to see the icons in the large/extra large folder settings..They appear small in these settings?Is there a setting in paint that I can resolve this in or elseware?etc?Thanks
How do I make large ico files? When I make icons they only show for medium icons display and don't go any larger for the big ones I like having in some folders. Can anyone help?
OK so this works 1/13/2022. I just tried it and it did exactly what I was hoping for. I'm on Windows 10 or 11. I don't remember, but it looks identical. Windows really hasn't changed THAT much has it? LOL 👍
#ThomasJason How do I find where the default folder is so I can just add icons to that folder ???? Instead of just making a new one ! The place/folder where the icon images are stored ????
Is there's a way to erase the background? I mean like an original png iimage. I did it with a pokeball but it has a black background even though it didn't have any background.
If you get "This file does not contain an icon" alert, then your pixel ratio must be incorrect. I think system only allows pixel ratio in the form 2^n x 2^n. So try 16x16, 32x32.....etc.... but 512x512 would be the ideal fit bcoz the quality is good
The problem is your info Old Bats. First you don't have to edit the photo size, 2nd part is right save the file as a 24bitmap, and 3rd you have to rename the image with a " .ico " at the end. Then Done, but ok.
Okay heres what my issue is this works as a desktop icon but when i transfer my folder wich contains a movie to a usb the image icon does not show up on the tv i cant find anything to fix this its really annoying
The end was funny as hell. Legit laughed. Good stuff still posting it
hey guys I figured out a way to make .exe files have a custom icon! :D
1. Make a shortcut of the program
2. Now you can put a custom icon for the shortcut!
:D
JohiHndz thx
Thanks! This helped a lot. These instructions are straight forward and easy to follow. Just make sure to follow everything up to the point he realized it was the wrong picture and ignore that part.
I don't care if Thomas Jason is using internet explorer or whatever! As far as I'm concerned he can use whichever one he feels like or has. thanks to this tutorial I can now change my folder Icons to any icon I want. Even to use my photos of my friends and family which a have stored on my PC and want to use to identify the folders so I can recognize them immediately !!! Thanks again!!!
So glad I found this. It worked the first time and now all I have to do is look at the Icon. Thanks
*INSTRUCTIONS*
Search a photo and copy the image.
Go to paint and click "CTRL+V"
Resize the image to 32x32
Click "File"
Then click "Properties"
Then click "Pixels" where it says "Units"
Make Width and height "32"
Click "Save as"
Then "Save as 24-bit Bitmap"
Save image as "Icon.ico"
Right click your folder
Click "Properties"
"Customize"
"Change Icon"
"Apply"
Then press "Ok"
All finished!
You can out this in the TH-cam description if you want, Thomas Jason.
it didn't work :(
I dont have paint app in PC Thumbs down for me
Are you using a Mac?
@@emgh5653 how is it his fault you dont have paint?
Thank you, it's working. I used to utilise online icon converter, but they have lots of malware and annoying ads. This saves my time and provide more security. Once again, thank you.
omg he is using internet explorer
LOL OLD IS GOLD
Internet explorer is the best and of windows 10 it's osm
He's a legend
this was made in 2012!
@@pawsthecat9575 I'm in 2020
thank you very much you were the only one that helped now i can put anime girls on my desktop ;)
exactly
in 2019?
Jason,, Not sure how you figured this out but I want to thank you for posting it. It has served me well over the years, through many computers. I'm an old man and my memory fades as the years go by so I have always referred back to this post to help me change the icons. Your detail is great, thanks ever so much,
This is wholesome
Bro it's 2020 right now and I've been scrolling through the web trying to change my icons and NON of them worked for me... then I found your video 🤙🏽✊🏽✊🏽 CHEEEERS 💯
It's come to my attention that most of us here are too focused on figuring out which Spongebob episode is playing in the background rather than listening yo you...
I'm watching in 2020 and it still work. Thank you so much bro
This is Helpful,
I can hear Spongebob episode... Btw no one uses Internet Explorer...
I'm on a Windows 8 and Internet Explorer is pretty fast. Actually I'm also using IE on TH-cam to comment here...
lol no I get f-ing FormatConverter ad's
ie is not fast and if anyone ever says that again i will murder them
this includes the employee who said microsoft edge was better than chrome
Chrome is the fastest browser, I don't care what microsoft says.
YOU ARE USING INTERNET EXPLORER.
Awesome! worked like a charm. I've always wanted to know how to use a pic from google. Thank you!
It worked but the transparency didn't work
send the picture to the word and fix it there
@@shidousan505 how !!
@@esraaadel1486 i doesnt work for me it just shows a black picture
@@mikewazowskileftthechat4508 for me too
I found a way to convert a normal picture to an icon through icoconvert.Com
@@esraaadel1486 hey all thanks to you for saving my time , this really works....😉😉😀😃.. i pray that you too can make it alive out of covid-19 pandemic and so does your family...with love from INDIA💟
I'd be concerned about that adware.
That's exactly what I though.
Thank you very much. You do not understand how hard I was at it and really helped me
Thanks! Especially for the emphasis on "pixels" when resizing.
Thanks for the awsome video, I wanted to make a safe vault looking folder for video storage and it looks awsome. I might make all my folders customized now. Good video!
Jason, your instructions were clear and it worked form me, thank you so very much.
you deserve thousands of views bro i was looking for this from a long time ,so easy so good thanks a lot man youre awesome
lol i see the viruses on your comp
+TehPs7ch0 Where are the virus
+edenelvis john He ment adware
if theres alot of adds then there usually is a virus
+VanishGaming *ADS*
me too
on home browser
Very Helpful! Detailed and easy👌✌
Thanks , 3yrs later and still works great!!
Thank you so very, very much!!! Very easy instructions and easy to follow! You've changed my whole life!!! ;)
im changing a 500x500 to a 250x250 on the 24 bmp ico file and it keeps saying "the color quality might me reduced" any info?
Thank you for this video! It was very helpful and I was successful in creating my own icon! Thanks again!
Thank you so much. I have been trying to figure this out for quite a while now
Though of makeing a shortcut and put the original program into some random folder?
Cheers man brilliant, simple and to the point
Great step by step advice. I changed my CS GO shortcut to Jontron's face
what if we want to transfer the folder to some other device along with the icon.
i used to do it by adding the icon inside the folder and then setting a path for the icon which would be general, no matter where you take that folder, but now cant just recall it
very helpful sir... I will try it
I do the exact same steps on a windows 8 computer and the icon just comes out really blurry
+AllsketchScout You could try typing 64 instead of 32 or if your image is too large then find a smaller one
Just get a picture dont resize just rename to .ico
that's just what happens.
I changed one of my folders and it had the white background. Then I used pixlr to get rid of the white background. One you save the image on pixlr it has to be a png file or it wont stay transparent but because its a png file it wont let me use that image for the folder icon
Thank you so much James! God Bless! You really helped me a lot!
Worked like a charm. The ending was funny.
thank you i finally got a new picture i have looked and looked for a long time to change this
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
thank you so much!! this is amazing and is so helpful, i can finally make my desktop look so much more cooler
Thanks for sharing! Also you can check Folder Marker - there are ready icons and also you can add yours
Yes! Really cool app, if somebody need you can check it here - foldermarker.com/en/
th-cam.com/video/YNUfjEDKIxE/w-d-xo.html
how do you make the icon larger?
can i get a clearer icon , if i resize above 32*32
okay i JUST FIGURED OUT HOW TO RESIZE THE IMAGE! but now is there anyway to make the image stay the same for when you change it from say a hardrive to a computer? whenever i change from say hardrive to hardrive or PC to PC it walways changes cause the path isn't the same but is there anyway to make that not happen?
please reply fast!
BTW if you want to resize the image i didnt figure it out with this image you may need to use an online converter and upload your image and download your image back into a different file and then you can resize the image anyway you want.
Big Thanks Thomas, it worked......But I want my kids to be able to see the icons in the large/extra large folder settings..They appear small in these settings?Is there a setting in paint that I can resolve this in or elseware?etc?Thanks
very helpful...thanks Thomas
It still works yall. U r a legend
How do I make large ico files? When I make icons they only show for medium icons display and don't go any larger for the big ones I like having in some folders. Can anyone help?
OK so this works 1/13/2022. I just tried it and it did exactly what I was hoping for. I'm on Windows 10 or 11. I don't remember, but it looks identical. Windows really hasn't changed THAT much has it? LOL 👍
#ThomasJason How do I find where the default folder is so I can just add icons to that folder ???? Instead of just making a new one ! The place/folder where the icon images are stored ????
Is there's a way to erase the background? I mean like an original png iimage. I did it with a pokeball but it has a black background even though it didn't have any background.
Are you using ie?
and, hey any idea to make it keep it transparent?
Thanks, it works!
BTW i changed icon for shortcut and it worked
it's 2020 and this video still work's thanks
hell yeah, easy and no other programs needed, NICE!!!
I have been trying since forever :-: thank u man u'er awesome !!
It works on windows 8.1. Thanks bro.
Took a few attempts but I did it !!!thank you
doesnt work when i try to make the other one 32 it changes it to something else unless i uncheck aspect ratio
How do you create that icon without having a black background on it??
this was really helpful and easy to understand. Thank you
bruh i am finding a way to change folder of spongebob squarepants and your background was it too.
What a coincident!
well done mate, very useful
First of all, thank you for the fun tutorial :)
On an unrelated note, you sound like Giovanni Ribisi to me. Very cool voice ;)
Thank you so much. I am not even kidding, this is awesome. You helped a ton. :)
right on dude! helped me out thanks! keep up the cool vids for computer dummies as myself ha
When i change the properties it just cuts of half the image.
Thanks that was really helpfull 😆
awww the way he got confuse at the end of the video is so kawaii uwu lol
cringe
i tried it on an .exe and it worked !!! Thx dude
One can use a blank transparent file icon image, along with spaces for a filename to create an invisible desktop file.
very cool and easy to follow! thanx!
Thanks this really helped! Keep making the greate content.
10 years old and still very usefull. Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much it really helped i am going to give this a thumbs up
Thank you.! Your Video is helpful..
thanks for the info... works great!!!!
If you get "This file does not contain an icon" alert, then your pixel ratio must be incorrect. I think system only allows pixel ratio in the form 2^n x 2^n. So try 16x16, 32x32.....etc.... but 512x512 would be the ideal fit bcoz the quality is good
you're talking adorably and watching spongebob , thats awesome
Thaks dude it really working...
finally someone is smart :D thanks u got a new sub and a like good video
Edit your icon in 32x32 pixels then save as 24bitmap done
Thanks!
not working tho
MrBaranygabor its working man the problem is on your end
The problem is your info Old Bats. First you don't have to edit the photo size, 2nd part is right save the file as a 24bitmap, and 3rd you have to rename the image with a " .ico " at the end. Then Done, but ok.
Awesome Vid bud, thanks!
Great stuff....thanks a lot. it works
Thanks man I appreciate your work hehe
Excellent, & thanks
awesome video.
what is the pixels size of a large icon??
Okay heres what my issue is this works as a desktop icon but when i transfer my folder wich contains a movie to a usb the image icon does not show up on the tv i cant find anything to fix this its really annoying
I checked an none of YM folders have customize in the proptories
Thanks Buddy!
YOU ARE AWEEESSOOMMMEE!!!
Very helpful, thanks.
thanks bro it worked but a friendly advice dont use internet explorer
thanks dude it finally worked
and yeah chrome is the main internet app. really
but thanks all the same
Any way to remove the black stuff around the icon?
A totally thorough run-down. I learned a lot today from you. :D
Thanks bro, nice video!
you just earned yourself a subscriber
So, can I do this to each folder with different Icon?