如果您是桌面自定义的爱好者，您可能希望通过设置不同的图标而不是Windows中的默认图标来使您的文件夹和文件看起来独一无二。虽然您可以在互联网上找到大量免费图标，但您可能更喜欢通过将图像转换为ICO文件来创建图标。如果您想了解将PNG(PNG)、SVG或JPEG文件转换为ICO文件是多么容易，请继续阅读：
方法 1(Method 1)。使用在线文件转换服务(online file conversion service)将图像转换为ICO文件
许多网站提供文件转换服务，包括将PNG、SVG或JPEG等图像文件转换为ICO文件。一个这样的网站是online-converting.com。要将图像转换为图标，首先，您必须从Windows 计算机(Windows computer)上传图像。
接下来，您选择要用于生成图标的分辨率。ICO 文件(ICO file)可以存储多种图标分辨率，因此无论您喜欢Windows中的图标大小，它们看起来都很好。如果您打算在Windows 10中使用(Windows 10)ICO 文件(ICO file)，则应确保选中“256 像素”("256 pixels")选项。此外，如果生成的ICO 文件(ICO file)的大小不是问题，您可以检查所有可用的分辨率。
您可以更改的第三个设置是“位深度”("Bit depth,")，它可以是“8 位（256 种颜色，调色板）”("8 bits (256 colors, palette)")或“24 或 32 位（32 位 - 仅具有 alpha 透明度的图像）”("24 or 32 bits (32 bits - only image with alpha transparency)")。如果您想获得高质量的图标(high-quality icon)，请选择第二个选项：“24 或 32 位 [...]”("24 or 32 bits [...]")。它支持 1600 万种颜色，这意味着您创建的图标更详细，可能更漂亮。在屏幕无法显示更多颜色的时候，旧操作系统使用 8 位变体。(Old)
完成后，单击转换文件(Convert file)并将您的ICO 文件(ICO file)保存在计算机上的任意位置。
注意：(NOTE:)我们还发现了其他有用的网站，它们可以将PNG、SVG或JPG文件转换为ICO文件，您可以在(ICO)Windows中将其用作图标。但是，它们中的大多数都是相似的，因此详细讨论它们是没有意义的。以下是我们特别喜欢的两个这样的网站：icoconvert.com和convertico.com。
方法二(Method 2)。使用离线文件转换应用程序(offline file conversion app)将图像转换为ICO文件
使用离线文件转换工具(offline file conversion tool)是另一种将PNG、SVG、JPG或其他类型的图像文件转换为ICO（图标）文件的绝佳方法。幸运的是，有许多这样的应用程序，甚至还有用于更复杂的图像处理器（如Adobe Photoshop ）的插件。另一方面，它们通常要花钱或使用起来很复杂。
我们发现的最好的免费应用程序之一是ConvertIcon Desktop。您可以通过以下链接从Softpedia获取它： (Softpedia)ConvertIcon Desktop。ConvertIcon Desktop是一个便携式应用程序，这意味着您不必安装它。您下载该应用程序并运行它。启动它后，单击或点击“开始(Get Started)使用”。
在“选择要通过 localhost 上传的文件”("Select file to upload by localhost")对话框窗口中，在“文件类型”("Files of type")列表中选择“图像（png、gif、jpg）” 。("Image (png, gif, jpg)")然后，浏览您的 PC 并打开要转换为ICO 文件(ICO file)格式的图像文件。(image file)
ConvertIcon Desktop向您显示您选择的图像。单击(Click)或点击导出(Export)。
在“导出选项(Export Options)”窗口中，选择要包含在生成的ICO 文件(ICO file)中的分辨率。不要忘记包括 512 x 512分辨率，尤其是在您使用Windows 10时。原始大小(Original Size)分辨率不是必需的，尽管默认选择它 - 如果您希望ICO 文件(ICO file)具有更小的大小，请取消选中它。
完成后，单击另存为(Save As)并选择在Windows PC 上保存ICO 文件的位置。(ICO file)
如何使用新创建的图标
您可以通过多种方式使用您创建的图标。这里有一些教程可以帮助您入门：
- 如何更改Windows中任何文件夹的图标(Windows)
- 如何更改Windows中任何快捷方式的图标(Windows)
- 如何自定义桌面(Desktop)：更改或恢复快捷方式图标
您更喜欢哪种方法将图像文件转换为图标？
现在您知道了两种将图像文件转换为图标的简单方法。你最喜欢哪一个(Which one)？最简单快捷的上网方式，还是“应用方式”？你知道将图像转换为ICO文件的其他方法吗？在下面的评论部分分享(Share)它们，让我们讨论。
2 ways to convert PNG, SVG, JPG files to ICO files in Windows
If you are a fan of desktoр customizаtion, you might wаnt to make your folders and fileѕ lоok unique, by setting different icons instead of the defaults found in Windows. Although you can find a massive amount of free icons on the internet, you might prefer to create your icons by converting images to ICO files. If you want to find out just how easy it is to transform PNG, SVG, or JPEG files into ICO files, read on:
Method 1. Use an online file conversion service to convert images to ICO files
Many websites offer file conversion services, including conversions of image files such as PNG, SVG, or JPEG files to ICO files. One such website is online-converting.com. To convert an image to an icon, first, you have to upload the image from your Windows computer.
Next, you choose the resolutions that you want to use for the resulting icon. ICO files can store multiple icon resolutions, so that they look good regardless of how big or small you prefer your icons in Windows. If you intend to use the ICO file in Windows 10, you should make sure that you check the "256 pixels" option. Also, if the size of the resulting ICO file is not an issue, you could check all the resolutions available.
The third setting you can change is the "Bit depth," which can be of "8 bits (256 colors, palette)" or "24 or 32 bits (32 bits - only image with alpha transparency)". If you want to get a high-quality icon, choose the second option: "24 or 32 bits [...]". It supports 16 million colors which means that the icons you create are more detailed and likely more beautiful. Old operating systems used the 8 bits variant during the times when screens were not capable of displaying more colors.
When done, click Convert file and save your ICO file wherever you want on your computer.
NOTE: We also found other useful websites that can convert PNG, SVG, or JPG files to ICO files which you can use as icons in Windows. However, most of them are similar, so it does not make sense to talk about all of them in detail. Here are two such websites that we especially liked: icoconvert.com and convertico.com.
Method 2. Use an offline file conversion app to convert images to ICO files
Using an offline file conversion tool is another excellent method of transforming PNG, SVG, JPG or other types of image files to ICO (icon) files. Fortunately, there are many such apps and even plugins for much more complex image processors such as Adobe Photoshop. On the other hand, they usually cost money or are complicated to use.
One of the best free apps that we found is called ConvertIcon Desktop. You can get it from Softpedia, by following this link: ConvertIcon Desktop. ConvertIcon Desktop is a portable app, which means that you do not have to install it. You download the app and run it. After you launch it, click or tap "Get Started."
In the "Select file to upload by localhost" dialog window, select "Image (png, gif, jpg)" in the "Files of type" list. Then, browse your PC and open the image file that you want to convert to the ICO file format.
ConvertIcon Desktop shows you the image you selected. Click or tap Export.
In the Export Options window, select the resolutions that you want to include in the resulting ICO file. Do not forget to include the 512 x 512 resolution, especially if you are using Windows 10. The Original Size resolution is not necessary although it is selected by default - uncheck it if you want the ICO file to have a much smaller size.
When done, click Save As and select where to save the ICO file on your Windows PC.
How to use the newly created icons
You can use the icons that you create in many ways. Here are a few tutorials to get you started:
Which method do you prefer for converting image files to icons?
Now you know two easy ways to convert image files to icons. Which one do you like best? The easiest and fastest way of using the internet, or the "app way"? Do you know other ways of converting images to ICO files? Share them in the comments section below, and let's discuss.
