How to change an internet shortcut icon on Windows 11

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change an internet shortcut icon on Windows 11.

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How to change an internet shortcut icon on Windows 11

  1. Right-click the internet shortcut.
  2. Click Properties.
    Internet shortcut properties
  3. Click Change Icon.
    Change internet shortcut icon
  4. In the next window, click Browse.
    Change internet shortcut icon
  5. In the next window, navigate to the location on your computer where the icon you want to use for the internet shortcut is stored.
  6. Select the icon. It should be an ICO file (.ico), as Windows requires icons in this format.
  7. Click Open.
    Change internet shortcut icon
  8. Click OK.
    Change internet shortcut icon
  9. Click Apply.
    Change internet shortcut icon
  10. Click OK.
    Change internet shortcut icon

The internet shortcut icon has been changed.

Tip: If you're looking for an icon for your internet shortcut, you can find free icons on websites like Iconfinder.com, FindIcons.com, and IconArchive.com.

Use an ICO file (.ico) as the icon for an internet shortcut.

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