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Starcandy
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Icondeveloper Question

September 27, 2011 11:27:38 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

I'm trying to convert the .png files of the Fett Drives I made into .ico format. When I convert them the 32 bit versions look fine, but the 8 bit versions look like they got beat with the ugly stick, and for some reason all the black is gone. I'm using default transparency for the alpha channel if that makes any difference.

Do I even need to create 8 bit icons? What are the best/most common sizes to create for .ico icons?

 

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Reply #1 September 28, 2011 12:12:33 AM
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I would think you would need them all sizes, from systray sized 16x16 to extra large 256x256 to be able to use them throughout Windows.

NeXus uses 16x up to 128x so those are going to be needed for sure.

Not sure about 8  bit but you can see in Icon Developer that 8 bit and 4 bit degrade the quality so I wouldn't use them if I didn't have to.

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Reply #2 September 28, 2011 12:28:45 AM
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Cheers, Wiz.

Can't for the life of me understand why 8 bit and 4 bit are an option if they make your icons look cruddy. Ours is not to reason why, I guess.

I'll get these converted in 32 bit (all sizes) and then get started on a screenshot for them. Then I'll PM MikeB314 for permission to upload.

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