Many users add shortcuts for opening software and tools to the Windows 11 desktop.
Shortcuts added will have default icons, but you dont have to stick with them.
you’ve got the option to instead design custom icons and add them to shortcuts on the desktop.
Windows 10 includes that app, but it doesnt come pre-installed on Microsofts latest platform.
it’s possible for you to select to add icon-sized images with the BMP format to desktop shortcuts.
However, BMP image icons wont have transparent backgrounds.
Then you’re able to convert that PNG image to a transparent icon with the required ICO format.
Right-click a shortcut you want to apply the new icon to and selectProperties.
PressChange Iconto bring up an icon selection window.
ClickBrowse, select your custom icon and pressOpento confirm.
Select theOK>Applyoptions to add it.
This design software includes options for adding basic filled or empty rectangles and squares to icons.
Plus you’ve got the option to select to add straight and curved lines and arcs.
Paint 3D has 24 2D shape options along with 3D objects and models, which is somewhat better.
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