File Extension | ICNS |
Full Name | Apple Icon Graphic Format |
ICNS is an icon file format used by Mac OS operating system. ICNS files can store icons of the following dimensions (in pixels): 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 128×128, 256×256, 512×512, and 1024×1024. Operating system can automatically adjust icon size.
File Extension | ICO |
Full Name | Icon Format |
File with an .ICO extension contains a small image – two bitmaps; used as an icon of programs and catalogues in Windows system. The two bitmaps, one called „AND”, imaging a mask indicating transparency and the other one – „XOR”, containing icon image. An example of frequently used ICO file is favicon.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ICNS") to another (referred to as "ICO"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ICNS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ICNS to format ICO becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ICNS to ICO file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ICNS and transforming it into format ICO. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ICNS to ICO converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ICNS to ICO. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ICNS file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.