Opening an ICN File

The ICN file type is primarily associated with Icon Composer.

ICNFile Extension ICN
 File extension: ICN
File type:  icon image file

What is an ICN file?

ICN files mostly belong to Icon Composer. ICN files are specialized files that store icon images. They are used in various systems to display small graphics that represent applications, games, or resources.
Key uses include:

  • PlayStation 2 Icons: Created with tools like Icon Composer for use in gaming consoles. See more at Apple Developer.
  • Nintendo 3DS Icons: Managed by open source title managers such as FBI used in Nintendo systems.
  • Samsung Notes Files: In some cases, these files are stored in a ZIP format and serve as part of note archives, similar to Xournal++ Notebook Files. More details at Samsung.
  • Flight Simulator Icons: Used by software like Microsoft Flight Simulator and related applications (also referenced in IL-2 Sturmovik). Additional info at Flight Simulator.
  • Windows Icon Resources: Employed by tools such as Iconographer to manage icon images in Windows environments. Visit Axialis for further insights.

FilExt.com note: These files may sometimes be compressed or use variations in inner structure. Opening them typically requires a dedicated icon editor or converting the file (for example, renaming to a common format like .ICO or extracting images) using a ZIP tool if compression is involved.

How do you open ICN files?

You need a suitable software like Icon Composer to open an ICN file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your ICN file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ICN file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Easily convert ICN files to JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, ...

If you want to convert or edit an ICN file, you can use our free Online ICN File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. Just click the "Choose your .icn file to view this image" button on this page.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then choose the image format (e.g. JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert ICN files:

  1. Icon Composer
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ICN files are often referred to as Icon Composer raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. AT&T
  3. Bert's Dinosaurs File
  4. HP Palmtop 100/200LX Icon
    The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 01 00 01 00 2C 00 20 00.
  5. Icon Programming Language
    Icon is a high-level, general-purpose programming language with a large repertoire of features for processing data structures and character strings. Icon is an imperative, procedural language with a syntax reminiscent of C and Pascal, but with semantics at a much higher level.
  6. Micrografx Icon
  7. RIPTerm Image
    Related links: XnView
  8. SunOS Mono Icon

Technical Data for ICN File Extension

File classification:
Raster Image
Related files:
ico, icns, xa010001, bmp, lcn, jpg, exe, jpeg, elf, grl, png, gif, svg
Mime type:
application/octet-stream

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: ACDSee.icn, FileType: ACDSee ICN Image, AppName: ACDSee
ProgramID: ACDSee.ICN, FileType: ACDSee ICN Image, AppName: ACDSee for Windows 95/98/2000/NT
ProgramID: ACDSee6.icn, FileType: ACDSee6 ICN Image, AppName: ACDSee 6.0 Application
EXEFile: ACDSee6.exe
ProgramID: ACDSee6.icn, FileType: ACDSee6 ICN Image, AppName: ACDSee Application
ProgramID: FotoCanvas2.ICN, FileType: FotoCanvas ICN Image, AppName: FotoCanvas2
EXEFile: FotoCanvas2.exe
ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.icn, FileType: RIPTerm Image, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe
ProgramID: ACDSee 6.0.icn
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\6.0\ACDSee6.exe %1
ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.icn
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1
ProgramID: ACDSee.icn
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe %1
ProgramID: ACDSee.ICN
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\ACDSee.exe /dde
ProgramID: ACDSee.ICN
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACDSYS~1\ACDSee\ACDSee.exe /dde
ProgramID: ACDSee.ICN
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\HEWLET~1\PHOTOS~1\ACDSys\ACD\ACDSee\ACDSee.exe /dde
ProgramID: ACDSee6.icn
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\6.0\ACDSee6.exe %1
ProgramID: FotoCanvas2.ICN
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\FotoCanvas\2.0\FotoCanvas2.exe /dde
ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1
ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.icn
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\Program Files\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1
ProgramID: ACDSee 8.0.icn
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0\ACDSee8.exe %1
ProgramID: ACDSee Pro.icn
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\ACDSee8Pro.exe
ProgramID: MyViewPad.icn
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My ViewPad\MyViewPad.exe
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an icn icon image file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ICN files

  • Associate the ICN file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open icon image files. Because only the current version supports the latest ICN file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Icon Composer update.
  • To make sure that your ICN file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .ICN file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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