- Extension
- .ico
- .if9
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Pixel Power Ltd.
- 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 IF9 file type is associated with Pixel Power Collage, a specialized software used for creating and managing broadcast graphics and presentations. These files contain graphics, animations, and layout information used in the broadcasting industry, particularly for television or online streaming content. The IF9 format is proprietary to the Pixel Power suite, supporting a range of visual effects and dynamic content integration for professional broadcast environments. This format enables users to efficiently manage and deploy high-quality graphical content in live or pre-recorded formats.
- MIME Type
- image/x-icon
- image/vnd.fpx
