- Extension
- .ico
- .picio
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Pixar
- 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 Pixar picture file, designated with the extension .picio, is a proprietary image file format developed by Pixar. It is specifically designed to support the high-quality, complex image data used in computer animation and digital film production at Pixar Studios. The format is optimized for efficient storage and handling of deep color and high-resolution images, often used in the creation of animated movies and special effects. While not widely used outside of professional animation and film production environments, it plays a crucial role in Pixar's content creation pipeline.
- MIME Type
- image/x-icon
- image/x-picio
