In PhotoScape, “customizing and changing icons” usually refers to two different tasks: adding and editing decorative icons onto your photos, or changing the actual desktop application shortcut icon on your computer.
Below is the quick guide to doing both using PhotoScape 3.7 and PhotoScape X. How to Add and Customize Photo Overlay Icons
If you want to place pre-made or custom icon overlays onto an image, follow these steps:
Open your photo: Launch the app, select the Editor tab, and locate your image. Navigate to overlays:
In PhotoScape 3.7: Click the Objects tab at the bottom and click the Icon symbol (usually looks like a heart or a cartoon face).
In PhotoScape X: Click the Insert tab on the top-right and choose Sticker or Figures.
Choose or add an icon: Select a built-in symbol, or click the Photo button to import a custom transparent PNG icon.
Customize its look: Drag the corners to resize, use the rotation anchor to turn it, and double-click the asset to open the properties menu.
Modify opacity and color: Slide the opacity bar to make it semi-transparent or use color overlays if the shape permits. How to Create Your Own Custom Icon File
If you want to use PhotoScape to design a totally unique file or application icon:
Set up a canvas: Create a new square project (e.g., 512×512 pixels) with a transparent background.
Design the logo: Add shapes, geometric outlines, text, or layers to build your visual design.
Use Cut Out for transparency: If your design has a solid background, click the Cut Out tab and use the Magic Eraser to wipe it away.
Save as a PNG file: Go to Save As and make sure you export the final result as a .png file to preserve the transparent edges. How to Change the PhotoScape Desktop App Icon (Windows)
Because PhotoScape does not let you change its own desktop app shortcut design from within its interface, you must change it via Windows system settings:
Convert your PNG: Use an online converter to transform your custom PhotoScape-made PNG into a standard .ico Windows icon file.
Access shortcut properties: Right-click the PhotoScape shortcut icon on your desktop and select Properties.
Open customization options: Click the Shortcut tab at the top and select the Change Icon… button at the bottom.
Upload your new image: Click Browse, select your newly converted .ico file, click Open, and hit OK.
Apply the changes: Click Apply and then OK on the properties screen to update your system’s desktop display.
If you would like to advance your editing projects, let me know:
Which version of the software you are running (PhotoScape 3.7 or PhotoScape X)?
Whether you want to make watermark logos or just system design changes?
I can give you step-by-step guidance tailored exactly to what you are trying to build. How To Make Custom Logos In PhotoScape X
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