Convert ICNS to ICON
| 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 | ICON |
| Full Name | Icon Image Format |
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ICNS") to another (referred to as "ICON"). 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 ICON becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ICNS to ICON 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 ICON. 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 ICON converters.
Conversion from ICNS to ICON
ICNS to ICON
How to convert the ICNS file to ICON?
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 ICON. 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:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ICNS, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ICNS file to the application
- Select the output format of the ICON file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file ICON on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted ICON file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ICNS format:
Other conversions
to the ICON 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.