What is ICNS file?
ICNS file is a file that is used by the Mac OS X operating system to set up icons on the desktop. Images are converted into an ICNS file format using ImageMagick, ImageJ, or other software before they are opened in Mac OS X. ICNS files can be edited by opening them in an image editing application. This lets you convert images among different formats, resize them, or use filters.
ICNS Format details
| Full Name | Mac OS X Icon Resource Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple |
| Category | System Files |
Software, that convert ICNS files
The easiest way to convert a ICNS file is to save it in a different file format using dedicated software. Below you will find a list of software programs that can handle ICNS files. Open your ICNS file with one of them and save in another file format.
ICNS Converters
Inkscape
IcoFX
Mac OS X
Preview
icns Browser
IconBox