Using .png files instead of using .ico files in windows programs

icons, png

Solution

As a workaround you can use IrfanView to convert your *.png file to *.ico file (or any other image to ico) & use it.

http://www.irfanview.com/main_download_engl.htm

Problem

hi I have a collection of nice .png files.... meanwhile, I'm developing a win-based software and need some .ico files as icons for toolbar buttons and .... Is there any way to use .png file as an icon ? or what? Thank you

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