How do you make a .ico file in Photoshop CS6?

[Marltutski]

I used to use a plugin in previous versions, but the file formats sub-directory is missing from the plugins directory. See screenshot :

Surely this should be possible in CS6 (extended even) straight out of the box given that every web developer on the planet needs to make loads of these ...

[mbarrand]

Hi Folks

I am running OSX 10.10.5 and Photoshop CS6, the plugin does work, I used the file from telegraphics.com (could not see one specifically for 64 bit or otherwise - but chose the one for CS6.

But this is crucial - it will only allow you to save images that are less than 256px x 256px, above that size and the save as ICO will not show in the save options.

Hope this helps?

[pawel_3293]

To add to the all the replies. Make sure you work in 8 bit RGB and your documents size is exactly 256px x 256px. Good luck!

[pawel_3293]

Sorry 254px x 254px (not 256px x 256px)