What is a .ICL file?
An .ICL file is a special type of file used on computers that run Windows. It's called a Windows Icon Library File. Think of it as a box that holds a bunch of different pictures or symbols, known as icons. These icons can be used to make the little pictures you see on your computer screen, like the ones for your folders or programs, look different and more personalized.
You can't use these .ICL files on the programs themselves, but you can use them to change how the shortcuts to these programs look. A shortcut is like a quick path you click on to open a program without having to find where the program is actually stored on your computer.
To open and use these .ICL files, you need certain programs. If you have a Windows computer, you're already set to go because Windows can open these files. Other programs that can open .ICL files include Canvas GFX Canvas X Pro, Axialis IconWorkshop, Impact Microangelo Toolset, and Aha-Soft IconUtils. These programs let you see all the different icons stored inside the .ICL file.
If you want to change the icon for a file or shortcut on your computer, it's pretty easy. You just right-click on the file or shortcut, choose "Properties," and then click on the "Change Icon" button. From there, you can look for the .ICL file you want to use, open it, and see all the icons it contains. Once you find an icon you like, you can select it and it will replace the old icon for that file or shortcut. This is a fun way to customize your computer and make it look the way you want.
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