How to cut the shape of Icons?

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Hi, could some one tell me how to cut the shape of icons, I mean, when I create it at Macromedia Fireworks and then I save it, it always appears with the square canvas at the back, is there any way to cut the shape using Macromeia Fireworks MX or please tell me what sotwares provides this function.
Regards...Dave.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Save your graphic as a PNG with a transparent background, no need to worry bout trimming your Icons
What app are you using to make your icons?



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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have tried using a transparent canvas as you said, but it doesn´t save the problem. I am using Fireworks MX, I export icons as GIF with INDEX TRANSPARECY or ALPHA TRANSPARENCY
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Don't export the graphic. Just save it as... whatever.png



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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Okay, let me explain a little bit more. I am working with circular icons (as globes or bubbles) some are created (not by me) on a square basis (a square and insede a circle) I wish to cut borders in order to have only a perfect circle.
Then I would like to convert it to .ico becoming it on a multisizes icon (128px and under)
What's your advise?
Regards..Dave.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Not possible, just make your image fill the square and save it as .png
Use Icon Developer or similar program and import the png and resize.
When the image gets converted to icon, it won't see the transparent part of the image
In other words get Icon Developer and you won't be sorry



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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Here's what Bones is talking about Dave.

Icon Developer(Link)
https://www.stardock.com/products/icondeveloper/