Convert JPEG to ICNS

File Extension JPEG
Full Name JPEG Bitmap Image Format

Files with the .JPEG extension contain lossy compressed images recorded in a standardized format created by the Joint Photographic Experts Group – JPEG for short - as well as metadata of this image, such as space and color profile, as well as image dimensions. The color scale of the image can be up to 24-bit.

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.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "JPEG") to another (referred to as "ICNS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, JPEG 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 JPEG to format ICNS becomes essential.

So, how can we perform JPEG to ICNS 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 JPEG and transforming it into format ICNS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of JPEG to ICNS converters.

Conversion from JPEG to ICNS

JPEG to ICNS

How to convert the JPEG file to ICNS?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of JPEG to ICNS. 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 JPEG file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file JPEG, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the JPEG file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ICNS file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ICNS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ICNS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the JPEG format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

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.