how do i make .gif file into a icon file?

Answer 1

Two ways, depending on what you mean. One way is, simply "use it"! That is, in my experience, at times when I've right-clicked *some* shortcuts to "change icon" or gone after icons in *some* program toolbars I've been able to go to .gif files in a folder in which I keep my stash of such files.

Another way is to convert the files into .bmp or .ico files. (same thing, purdy much) which you can pursue in the same manner as described above, or draw, on the fly, if you're artistic.

There are several programs for drawing icons. The two I've used (I carefully protected and kept them from an ancient release of Windows, so you may find them now, I don't know):
imagedit.exe creates .bmp (bitmap) .ico (icon) and .cur (cursor) files, and aniedit.exe creates animated files of the same types. You might be able to find these files at www.microsoft.com. Other such programs might be available at such places as www.majorgeeks.com

Answer 2

upload a collection of pictures to www.gickr.com
and it will compress all the image files in to a .gif file and play them in a slideshow like the ones on MSN thats how they are done.

Answer 3

you may convert maximum familiar image codecs to an icon format (.ico) making use of a application referred to as Imagicon. as quickly as you have downloaded and put in it, only drag and drop your photographs onto the interface and choose your output itemizing by clicking thoughts --> shop itemizing, and there you circulate- your photographs are actually .ico format, perfect for use as laptop icons.

Answer 4

you can input the file in microsoft presentation or microsoft paint then save them as .bmp image. the .bmp images are accepted.

Answer 5

Change extension from ".gif" to ".ico"