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Miscellaneous Software

Extract Icons from Files

SUMMARY: Obtain icons stored in executables or other files with Icons from File. The software supports command-line extraction.

Icons From File is a Windows application that can help you obtain icons stored inside executables and other files. Icons can be saved as standard .ICO files, or may be saved in other graphics formats such as .BMP, .EMF, or .JPG.

Multiple icons may be exported to an HTML document or Dbase 5 file (DBF). Icons can also be copied to the clipboard or printed. Plus, the software can be run from the command line for batch file or automated icon extraction.

Extracting an icon from an executable via Icons from File

The software runs on Windows 95 and above, and may be downloaded from the following site:

* Icons From File

This tip was written regarding Icons From File v4.0 running on a Windows XP machine. Features, information, and screenshots for other versions / operating systems may vary.