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If you are creating icons for older versions of Windows like 95/98/NT, start with the 8-bit, 256 color palette.
This grid is the Resource List and represents all the icon resources that can be compiled into a single icon.
IconBuilder uses 8-bit resources when saving BMPs and GIFs and 32-bit resources for saving TIFFs and PNGs.
For modern operating systems, it's a good idea to start out with a full 32-bit (millions of colors) palette.
Depending on your need, BMP and ICO toolbar icon files can be made using IconBuilder and Photoshop.
The Iconfactory search engine is a great tool to help you find whatever you are looking for. We have associated keywords with all of the content available on the site. These keywords span icon sets, desktop pictures, iPulse Jackets, software products, support items, design services projects and even news page postings.
In order to make it easy for you to find what you are looking for, we have built some features into our search engine that allow you to customize your search: