- Extension
- .ico
- .bif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Ulead Systems
- Description
- An ICO file is an image format used to store icons for Windows programs, files, and folders. It contains two bitmaps: 1) the AND bitmap - the image mask (which determines what part of the icon is transparent) and 2) the XOR bitmap - contains the icon which is mapped onto the image mask. ICO files can be modified to create custom icons.
- The BIF file format, associated with byLight, is a proprietary image format used for storing bitmap images. It is designed to support various types of graphic content, including textures and sprites for video games and other graphical applications. The format is known for its capability to handle a wide range of color depths and may include compression to reduce file sizes without significant loss of quality. Users typically encounter BIF files in specialized software environments or when working with specific types of graphical projects that require the unique attributes of the byLight format.
- MIME Type
- image/x-icon
- application/vnd.rig.cryptonote
