File Extension Library


.PICON File Extension

  • Category: Bitmap image Files

What are .PICON files and how to open them?

Can't open .PICON file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PICON file.

What is a .PICON file extension?

.PICON file extension has been classified as Bitmap image Files.

.PICON is Personal icon file

File extension picon is commonly used for small personal icons called picons (short for Personal Icon). Used on website to add small icon to the web address bar, as well as digital satellite receivers to identify various channels. In most cases it is just renamed GIF format.


How to open:

Usually loaded automatically by the device when .picon files are copied to certain folder.

How to convert:

Considering these files are just GIF pictures, you can convert them as such.

How to fix problems with .PICON files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PICON files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PICON file format
  2. You need to check the .PICON file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)