ICR Converter
Convert ICR files online for free
Drop or upload your .ICR file
How to convert your ICR file
- Click Select File above, and choose your ICR file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert ICR to another file type
The converter easily converts your ICR file to various formats—free and online. No Photoshop or extra software needed.
- ICR to JPG
- ICR to PDF
- ICR to PNG
- ICR to GIF
- ICR to BMP
- ICR to TIFF
- ICR to TIF
- ICR to WEBP
- ICR to ICO
- ICR to CUR
- ICR to PSD
- ICR to PSB
Convert a file to ICR
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the ICR file type—in the best quality.
- RAW to ICR
- PNG to ICR
- AI to ICR
- NEF to ICR
- PSB to ICR
- DNG to ICR
- SVG to ICR
- GIF to ICR
- EPS to ICR
- JPG to ICR
- ARW to ICR
- PDF to ICR
About ICR files
ICR files, or Image Capture Recognition files, are utilized primarily for scanned documents that require character recognition. This file type is critical when dealing with large volumes of text-based images that need to be converted into editable formats. However, conversion of ICR files can be challenging due to their reliance on image recognition software, which can struggle with complex fonts or poor image quality.
To convert ICR files, desktop software like Adobe Acrobat and Nuance OmniPage are highly recommended. These programs offer robust capabilities to handle text recognition and conversion to formats such as .DOCX, .PDF, .TXT, and .RTF. More technical users might explore Tesseract, an open-source OCR engine, though it requires a more in-depth understanding of command-line tools.
While ICR files are useful, they pose several drawbacks. The accuracy of the conversion heavily depends on the quality of the original scan. Conversion challenges arise from varied text fonts, non-standard layouts, and image noise, which can result in incomplete or erroneous text recognition. Additionally, ICR software can be resource-intensive and require substantial processing power.
For these reasons, it is often recommended to use a reliable online service like Convert.Guru to convert ICR files. Simply drag and drop your ICR files into the Convert.Guru interface to convert them into any desired format with ease. This platform ensures a seamless conversion experience, allowing users to bypass the complexities associated with desktop software and enjoy quick, accurate results.
The ICR 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 ICR converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.