Few users think that when creating a certain folder, they can change not only the appearance of its display by changing the sketch, but also independently draw an icon that would make this folder stand out from the rest.
Necessary
graphic editor that supports working with images in ico format
Instructions
Step 1
Download and install any graphics editor that allows you to create and save images in the.iсo format. Usually, special programs are used to create shortcuts, but in fact there is nothing special about them, except for the support of this particular format. Before downloading, it is best to compare the functionality and additional capabilities of applications specifically in terms of editing tools.
Step 2
Run the installed program. Select "File", then "New" from the drop-down menu. If the editor prompts you to specify the final size of the label in advance, it is better to skip this step, since image editing is best done initially over a large area. The most important thing here is to keep the proportions - set the length and width values to be the same with pixel precision, since the icon should be square.
Step 3
Draw an image of your future icon using the tools on the appropriate panel. Edit the options for brightness, contrast, color saturation, and other settings.
Step 4
Resize the image to 32x32. Save it to any place where it will not bother you, and from where you do not accidentally delete it afterwards. Select the.ico format from the dropdown menu of the save window.
Step 5
Find the folder for which you want to change the shortcut. Right-click on it and select the "Properties" menu item. Go to the last of the tabs - "Settings". Click on the "Change shortcut" button at the very bottom of the window.
Step 6
In the new window that opens, click the "Browse" button, select the shortcut you recently created using the search box, apply the changes and close the windows by clicking "OK". If the shortcut image does not change, right-click an empty area and refresh the screen.
