What is a favicon? No not something from the Transformers universe! According to Wikipedia “A favicon (short for favorites icon), also known as a website icon, shortcut icon, url icon, or bookmark icon is a 16×16, 32×32 or 64×64 pixel square icon associated with a particular website or webpage” – wikipedia. But it is also fun — and easy to create utilizing Photoshop or other graphics programs. All the best-dressed web sites have one. In helping someone get up and started with the ICO format I came across this really helpful free photoshop plug-in. If you are favicon-challenged give it a try.
Telegraphics – Free plugins for Photoshop & Illustrator…and other software
ICO (Windows Icon) Format
An easy way to create your web site’s favourites/shortcut/bookmark icon in Photoshop (all versions including CS and CS2), Elements or Paint Shop Pro (v9 recommended). More info. FREE, $5 donation suggested if you love the plugin. (MacHouse has a video tutorial on making a favicon.)
MacHouse – A World of Video Tutorials » Blog Archive » How to Create Fav Icons
This VTC quickly shows how to make fav icons (or favorite icons), which often appear before the URL when you connect a site with an Internet browser. We use Adobe Photoshop and a donationware plugin by telegraphics that is available for Macs and Windows.
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