Convert PSD to ICO
| File Extension | PSD |
| Full Name | Adobe Photoshop Graphics Format |
File with a .PSD extension contains an image stored in Adobe Photoshop’s native file format. Data contained in PSD files concern file’s distinctive features, full image layers data, data on applied masks and fitting, remarks or key words.
| 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.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PSD") to another (referred to as "ICO"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PSD 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 PSD to format ICO becomes essential.
So, how can we perform PSD 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 PSD 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 PSD to ICO converters.
Conversion from PSD to ICO
How to convert the PSD file to ICO?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PSD 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 PSD file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file PSD, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the PSD file to the application
- Select the output format of the ICO file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file ICO on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted ICO file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the PSD format:
- PSD to ACO
- PSD to AI
- PSD to ASL
- PSD to AVI
- PSD to BMP
- PSD to CDR
- PSD to CR2
- PSD to DDS
- PSD to DST
- PSD to DWG
- PSD to EMZ
- PSD to EPF
- PSD to EPS
- PSD to FFF
- PSD to GIF
- PSD to GRD
- PSD to IDD
- PSD to IDML
- PSD to IDRAW
- PSD to INDD
- PSD to JPF
- PSD to JPG
- PSD to MPO
- PSD to NEF
- PSD to PDF
- PSD to PNG
- PSD to PS
- PSD to PSB
- PSD to PSDT
- PSD to PSDX
- PSD to PTG
- PSD to RWL
- PSD to SAI
- PSD to SAI2
- PSD to SVG
- PSD to TGA
- PSD to WEBP
Other conversions
to the ICO format:
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.