How to convert your ICON file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your ICON file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert ICON to another file type
The converter easily converts your ICON file to various formats—free and online. No Photoshop or extra software needed.
- ICON to PNG
- ICON to SVG
- ICON to TEXT
- ICON to ICO
- ICON to JPG
- ICON to 3D
- ICON to PDF
- ICON to GIF
- ICON to BMP
- ICON to TIFF
- ICON to TIF
- ICON to WEBP
Convert a file to ICON
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the ICON file type—in the best quality.
- RAW to ICON
- PNG to ICON
- AI to ICON
- NEF to ICON
- PSB to ICON
- DNG to ICON
- SVG to ICON
- GIF to ICON
- EPS to ICON
- JPG to ICON
- ARW to ICON
- PDF to ICON
About ICON files
ICON files are primarily used for storing small images, often as icons for applications, files, or folders in Windows. While ICONs are crucial for visual representation, they come with certain limitations. The main drawback is their limited compatibility with image editing software and platforms, which can make them challenging to work with.
To address these limitations, converting ICON files to more versatile formats like PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, or TIFF can be beneficial. However, the conversion process requires careful attention to maintain quality and transparency.
Software like GIMP, IrfanView, and Adobe Photoshop provide reliable solutions for converting ICON files. These programs offer advanced features to ensure high-quality conversions, though they may require a learning curve.
Challenges in conversion often include maintaining the image's transparency and quality, especially when converting to formats with different compression methods. Thus, understanding the technical aspects of each format is crucial.
Despite these challenges, converting ICON files is essential for broader usage across various platforms and applications. For those looking for a simpler and more intuitive solution, we recommend using the free and easy online service Convert.Guru. Just drag-n-drop your ICON files to this webpage to convert them into your desired format effortlessly.
The ICON 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 ICON converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.