What is the difference between .shx and .ico?
- Extension
- .shx
- .ico
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- CAD
- Raster Image
- Developer
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft
- Description
- The SHX file format is associated with AutoCAD, a design and drafting software application developed by Autodesk. An SHX file is an AutoCAD Compiled Shape File, which contains compiled shape or font data. These files are used to store shapes, fonts, and symbol definitions that can be imported into AutoCAD drawings. SHX files allow users to include complex shapes and textual styles within their designs without having to redraw or redefine them each time.
- 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.
- MIME Type
- application/x-shx
- image/x-icon
- Sample
- sample.ico
- Wikipedia
- .shx on Wikipedia
- .ico on Wikipedia