Making an icon from a PSD file

nesbitt_a · 10:11 AM

Hi all, I'm trying to create a Mac OS X compatible high res icon for my printer that I can use instead of the generic.

I've created a 128 x 128 pixel photoshop file with a high res transparent photo of the printer inside. I'm not sure how to change this into an icon.

Can anyone help me out?

Here's the file, http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/s0346776/hp1010.psd

Lau · May 10, 2005, 10:43 AM

I've used a Photoshop plugin from a company called Kinetic Creations. It's shareware (10 free tries) so if you're only wanting it for an icon or two, it's a good thing. You just drop it in your plugin folder in Photoshop, restart Photoshop if it's open, and you go to File, Export, Export Icon. As easy as that!

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/1517

I used it to make my iPod look like an old school Walkman, when I plug it in

Jaffa Cake · May 10, 2005, 12:30 PM

There's also IconBuilder – another Photoshop plug-in that'll convert your file into an icon.

MontyZ · May 10, 2005, 05:46 PM

Check out this site for icon-making software:

http://www.iconfactory.com/cb_home.asp

May 10, 2005, 10:09 AM	#1
nesbitt_a macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2003	Making an icon from a PSD file Hi all, I'm trying to create a Mac OS X compatible high res icon for my printer that I can use instead of the generic. I've created a 128 x 128 pixel photoshop file with a high res transparent photo of the printer inside. I'm not sure how to change this into an icon. Can anyone help me out? Here's the file, http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/s0346776/hp1010.psd __________________ MacBook Pro 2Ghz, 512Mb, 120GB 2nd Gen 8gb black iPod Nano Last edited by nesbitt_a : May 10, 2005 at 10:11 AM. Reason: Updated title

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May 10, 2005, 10:43 AM	#2
Lau macrumors Demi-Goddess Join Date: Aug 2004	I've used a Photoshop plugin from a company called Kinetic Creations. It's shareware (10 free tries) so if you're only wanting it for an icon or two, it's a good thing. You just drop it in your plugin folder in Photoshop, restart Photoshop if it's open, and you go to File, Export, Export Icon. As easy as that! http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/1517 I used it to make my iPod look like an old school Walkman, when I plug it in

May 10, 2005, 05:46 PM	#4
MontyZ Banned Join Date: Jan 2005	Check out this site for icon-making software: http://www.iconfactory.com/cb_home.asp