ICNS Converter
Convert ICNS files online for free
Drop or upload your .ICNS file
How to convert your ICNS file
- Click Select File above, and choose your ICNS file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert ICNS to another file type
The converter easily converts your ICNS file to various formats—free and online. No Notepad or extra software needed.
- ICNS to PNG
- ICNS to ICO
- ICNS to SVG
- ICNS to JPG
- ICNS to SYS
- ICNS to DLL
- ICNS to EXE
- ICNS to DRV
- ICNS to VXD
- ICNS to 386
- ICNS to COM
- ICNS to BAT
Convert a file to ICNS
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the ICNS file type—in the best quality.
- MSI to ICNS
- EXE to ICNS
- REG to ICNS
- MST to ICNS
- LNK to ICNS
- CAB to ICNS
- CAT to ICNS
- DRV to ICNS
- INF to ICNS
- SYS to ICNS
- MSU to ICNS
- DLL to ICNS
About ICNS files
The ICNS file format is a proprietary format developed by Apple Inc. for use on Mac OS X and iOS. It is used to store icons for applications, documents, folders, and other items. ICNS files are typically converted from other image formats such as PNG, JPG, and BMP, but can also be created from scratch using an image editor.
When converting ICNS files, it is important to consider the size of the resulting file. ICNS files are larger than other image formats, so it is important to ensure that the resulting file size is not too large for the intended purpose. Additionally, the colors of the original image may be lost during the conversion process, so it is important to use a program that preserves the original colors.
Software such as GIMP, Photoshop, and Inkscape can be used to convert ICNS files to other image formats. Additionally, ICNS files can be converted to other file formats such as SVG, ICO, and ICNS.
While ICNS files are useful for many applications, they can be difficult to work with due to their proprietary nature. Additionally, the conversion process can be time consuming and may result in a loss of quality. For these reasons, it is often better to use a free and easy online website such as Convert.Guru to convert ICNS files.
The ICNS Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best ICNS converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.