IconsExtract

1.47 for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Extract the icons from all of the programs on your PC.

Freeware icon extraction software download, reviewed by Fernando Ortega
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Extract icons and cursors from executbale files (EXE, DLL, OCX, CPL, etc.).

IconsExtract is a very useful application for users who which to extract icons from EXE files. The software actually also supports many other types of Windows files such as CHM, DLL and other libraries.

The program layout and usage is actually very simple. Just select the directory from which you want to extract icon files and IconsExtract will search for them. In the main window, you're given a list of different files where icons were found. In order to access the icons, just right-click on the file and click Properties.

Once you're in the properties dialog box, you're given a list of different icons and sizes which may be extracted from the library or EXE. In many cases, icon sizes range from 16x16, 32x32, 48x48 and 256x256. Click "Copy Selected Image" and the icon image will be copied to the clipboard.

Once copied, open up your favorite image editing suite and paste the icon into the image. For those with Adobe Photoshop installed, open a new file with the specified dimensions (ie. 64x64) and paste. That's it. You now have an icon image extracted from and EXE or DLL file.

Overall, IconsExtract is a very useful and lightweight freeware app which is sure to come in handy if you ever need access to EXE icons.

Features of IconsExtract

  • Compatible with Adobe Photoshop and Windows Paint.
  • Copies icons from Windows resource files.
  • Icons are copied to clipboard and savable in PNG, JPG, GIF formats.
  • Images should be pasted into image editing software.

Compatibility and License

IconsExtract is provided under a freeware license on Windows from image conversion software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.47 is the latest version last time we checked.


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IconsExtract has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested IconsExtract 1.47 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.