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How to change the image in a shortcut

Phillip Richcreek 730 Reputation points
2026-02-08T04:04:13.6166667+00:00

I want to change the image that is associated with a shortcut.

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Rodrigo Queiroz 78,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-02-08T04:43:22.3133333+00:00

Hi, I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.
The AI answer is correct, but in addition to this answer, the file must be in .ico format and works best when the image has a squared format.

You can use an online converter to convert your image file to a .ico file.
Here is a good free option for that:
https://convertico.com/

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  1. Phillip Richcreek 730 Reputation points
    2026-02-08T04:31:52.2533333+00:00

    I haven't had a chance to try the AI answer. It sounds reasonable. I will report back after try it out.

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    2026-02-08T04:04:19.98+00:00

    To change the image associated with a shortcut in Windows, you can follow these steps:

    1. Right-click on the shortcut you want to change the icon for.
    2. Select Properties from the context menu.
    3. In the Properties window, go to the Shortcut tab.
    4. Click on the Change Icon... button.
    5. A new window will open showing available icons. You can select one from the list or browse for a custom icon file by clicking Browse....
    6. Once you have selected the desired icon, click OK to apply the changes, and then click Apply and OK in the Properties window.

    This will change the icon for the selected shortcut to the new image you have chosen.

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