Basic information about PICON file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PICON（*.PICON or *.picon）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PICON file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PICON file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PICON file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PICON file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PICON file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PICON file?
  • How to open a PICON file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PICON file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PICON file?
  • How to convert PICON files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PICON file format?


1.Detail information about PICON file extension: Personal Icon

File type Personal Icon Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PICON file is a Personal Icon. PICON filename suffix is mostly used for Personal Icon files. Files with PICON extension may be used by programs distributed for , Windows platform. PICON file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. XnView supports PICON files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about PICON and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PICON files

Windows		 XnView



How to convert PICON files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for PICON files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PICON to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PICON to ART


Can't open a PICON file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PICON”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PICON extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PICON file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PICON files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PICON file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PICON file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PICON file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PICON file is damaged.
  • Whether the PICON file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PICON file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PICON file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PICON file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PICON file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PICON file.

If the PICON file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.