How do I add an icon to an executable file

Question

I have several utility programs that I can run only by clicking on their "generic" executable file. How can I assign an icon to each of them for it to show in the Launcher? I am using Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Thanks.

score 8 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 20 '14 at 14:31

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Create a "Application_name.desktop" file using gedit or any other text editor with contents

[Desktop Entry]
Name=Application name
Exec=path-to-executable
Icon=path-to-icon
Terminal=false
Type=Application
put it in ~/.local/share/applications
For complete documentation checkout https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UnityLaunchersAndDesktopFiles

answered Apr 20 '14 at 14:31

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or /usr/share/applications – WitchCraft Jan 20 '15 at 16:56
In my case (Ubuntu 20.04), I had to Suspend and then LogIn for changes to take effect. You can Restart too. – Deepam Gupta Aug 11 '21 at 18:02

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Jan 18 '23 at 20:01

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Follow steps here
Your question is disscused in this thread. Check the answer ! https://askubuntu.com/a/450847

edited Jan 18 '23 at 20:01

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answered Apr 20 '14 at 14:31

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How do I add an icon to an executable file

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