Application for creating ico files?

[andyH]

Can anyone suggest a Mac application that can generate an ico file that will create a an icon for my standalone application?

If not, what is best one on Windows platform?

Thanks

Andy

[richmond62]

GIMP:

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/14597/gimp

this shows you how to make .ICO files:

http://regx.dgswa.com/html/Gimp+ico+how+to

[newtronsols]

Here's a few:

http://www.favicon.co.uk/

http://convertico.org/

http://icofx.ro/ - looks good haven't used

[richmond62]

IcoFX works on Windows so that is pretty useless for anybody wanting to work on a Mac.

If somebody asks for Macintosh software it is not a bad idea to recommend Macintosh software; and . . . to recommend software that works on other operating systems, but not on Mac!

The other 2 involve uploading your image to a converter:

1. I wonder how you stop your icon image from being stolen?

2. You have almost no control over the finished icon.

Stick with GIMP!

[newtronsols]

Didn't recommend. Simply listed.

Site says: It is designed to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Macintosh icons..

[richmond62]

Site says: It is designed to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Macintosh icons..

That means that the program can convert images into icons for those Operating systems.

However, if one takes the trouble to read a little further one finds this:

"System Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 or 8 operating system."

http://icofx.ro/downloads.html

[richmond62]

Graphic Converter can also do this kind of thing:

http://www.graphic-converter.net/

[andyH]

Thank you for your responses.

I found one called iConvert Icons, and it converts my icon into a .ico file which can be used to create the standalone. Seems OK with the little experimenting that I have done.

Thanks again for your help.

[newtronsols]

Thanks, that works really well and the online converter is free. http://iconverticons.com/online/

[richmond62]

I feel funny about online applications.

It feels a bit like hanging my underpants out in public.

[trevordevore]

Take a look at IconSlate: http://www.kodlian.com/apps/icon-slate