Windows 10: Cannot resize .ico files for shortcut icons

Discus and support Cannot resize .ico files for shortcut icons in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I'm having trouble trying to standardize the sizes of my shortcut icons in Windows 10. I'm not referring to making the icons smaller or larger, as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by WillBerner, Sep 1, 2021.

  1. Cannot resize .ico files for shortcut icons


    I'm having trouble trying to standardize the sizes of my shortcut icons in Windows 10. I'm not referring to making the icons smaller or larger, as shown here:I am trying to make the actual .ico file take up the full size of the shortcut square, as shown here:Note how Assassin's Creed Origins is smaller than the two Assassin's Creed games surrounding it. Same with Banished, Apex, and AOM: Titans.I've tried downloading icons I'd like to use - using an online formatter to convert the image to a .ico file - but the size of the icon never changes, regardless of if I set the .ico size to 64x64 or 25

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    WillBerner, Sep 1, 2021
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  2. Why .ICO files blurry when you convert from an image?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below on how to change a picture to.ico format and check if this helps. Follow the steps below to do the same:

    • Select the image\picture you want to convert into .ico.
    • Now resize the image to 32x32 using Paint or Photo Gallery.
    • Save the file and just rename it to with an .ico extension and also select 24bit bitmap.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Andria Maria Mendez, Sep 1, 2021
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  3. LemP Win User
    Icons on shortcuts

    1. Right-click the shortcut.
    2. Select "Properties."
    3. Click the "Change icon" button on the "Shortcut" tab.
    4. Browse to the *.ico file (or *.dll or *.exe file containing icons).
    5. Select the icon from those displayed.
    6. Click OK
     
    LemP, Sep 1, 2021
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  4. Flava0ne Win User

    Cannot resize .ico files for shortcut icons

    Creating Shortcuts with Batch File

    How would the VB script look like with that line you mentioned added into it? I didn't create this VB Script and I'm not very familiar with using it. I'm more familiar with using Batch Command Files. I've created my very own custom icons for practically every program on my system. I usually use Restorator 2007 to edit the icons themselves in the EXE files for the programs but there are some program's that apparently won't work if doing this. So for the one's that won't work with that method, I place the icon(s) in the Pictures folder and then make it hidden after assigning it to the shortcut.
     
    Flava0ne, Sep 1, 2021
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