# Computer Related / converting .jpg

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-related-converting-jpg/255826
**Category:** Shift518 Off Topic
**Created:** [December 1, 2010, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-related-converting-jpg/255826 "2010-12-01T09:09:52Z")
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### Author: ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2010, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-related-converting-jpg/255826/1 "2010-12-01T09:09:52Z")

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My goal is to change an folder icon, to a picture that I chose (obv. one in correct icon size)

So far, Ive learned (via google), that icons are .DLL

PShop doesn’t have a plug-in where you can save-as .DLL (as far as Im aware)

Id rather not use an image converter that reduces resolution as many do,  
what are my options?

Cliffs :

• Make .JPG (or pic file) into a desktop icon  
• Convert .JPG to .DLL via Photoshop plug-in  
• Convert .JPG to .DLL via some sort of image converter

I know a bunch of you guys know some shit, so help if you can

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### Author: ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2010, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-related-converting-jpg/255826/2 "2010-12-01T09:11:01Z")

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Im pretty sure GIMP can do it

edit, that’s an .ico file might still work somehow

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### Author: ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2010, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-related-converting-jpg/255826/3 "2010-12-01T09:39:38Z")

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I think i found the plugin for CS4, so im all set- GIMP works well though

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### Author: ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2010, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-related-converting-jpg/255826/4 "2010-12-01T10:56:31Z")

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Icon’s are limited to .dll. They can also be .jpg, .ico, etc.

EDIT: Here is a link on how to do it in XP (possibly the newer Windows OS’s - I’ve never had to do it before) - [http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/05/07/how-to-change-the-standard-folder-icon-to-another-icon/](http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/05/07/how-to-change-the-standard-folder-icon-to-another-icon/)