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iPod and iPhone home screen icon
Article ID: 685
Written By: will_hough
Written On: Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:33 am
Description: This article will show you how to create the image and add the code to your website so users can add a Home Screen icon to their iPod or iPhone that you created.
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Make a 57 x 57 pixel image with the imaging software of your choice. I used PS CS3 and added a 57 x 57 pixel Rectangle. You do not need to add the button reflection gradient or the rounded corners, the Apple OS adds that layer over the icon.

Save it as a transparent png file and name it apple-touch-icon.png and upload it to your website root. No need to add a link in the header to point to the icon.

Now go your your site and add it to your Home Screen and check out your icon.