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 Extension | DLL |
Full Name | Dynamic Link Library Format |
The .dll is an extension associated with a wide range of system files in windows environment. These files are generally known as dynamic linked library files. The dynamic linked library files have large varities in the sense that they can be in many forms. Some of the dll files work as library files.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ICO") to another (referred to as "DLL"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ICO 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 ICO to format DLL becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ICO to DLL 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 ICO and transforming it into format DLL. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ICO to DLL 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 ICO to DLL. 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 ICO 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.