Kinds of ICN Files

Dominant ICN File Type

.ICN

File Format:	.icn
Type:	Windows Icon File

ICN is an icon image file used for Windows file and folder icons. It's saved in a bitmap image format that can be opened by various image editors.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Raster Image Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.icn

Software Programs That Open The Windows Icon File:

Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

Other ICN Descriptions

.ICN

File Format:	.icn
Type:	RIPTerm Picture Image

ICN file is a vector image file used by RIPscrip (Remote Imaging Protocol Scripting Language) an old scripting language.

Created by:	Unknown Developer
Function:	Vector Image Files

Software Programs That Open RIPTerm Picture Image Files:

Unknown Software by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Windows

.ICN

File Format:	.icn
Type:	Creator OpenFlight Model

ICN file is an OpenFlight 3d geometry model file developed byCreator, a 3d modeling software, used to create real-time 3D visualizations.

Created by:	Presagis
Function:	CAD Files

Software Programs That Open Creator OpenFlight Model Files:

Presagis Creator by Presagis

Compatible with:

Windows

.ICN

File Format:	.icn
Type:	Atari ICE CIN Picture Image

ICN file stores picture image in 160x192 pixels and 80 colors used by Atari 800, 400, 130, 65 XE and XL a family of 8-bit computers, released in 1979.

Created by:	Atari Corporation
Function:	Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Atari ICE CIN Picture Image Files:

Recoil by Piotr Fusik

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	Apple II

Android

Linux

Atari TOS

.ICN

File Format:	.icn
Type:	Autodesk Subsurface Interpolation Control File

ICN file is subsurface interpolation control file saved in ASCII text format. It is used by many Autodesk applications.

Created by:	Autodesk, Inc.
Function:	CAD Files

Software Programs That Open Autodesk Subsurface Interpolation Control File Files:

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of ICN Problems

Common ICN Opening Problems

Adobe Photoshop Removed

Double-clicking your ICN file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open ICN File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Adobe Photoshop for %%os%% installed on your computer. The OS won't know what to do with your ICN file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens ICN files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Adobe Photoshop is Out-of-Date

It is possible that your version of Adobe Photoshop isn't able to open your Windows Icon File file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of Adobe Photoshop if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your Windows Icon File file was created by a newer version of Adobe Photoshop than you have on your PC.

Tip: Investigate your ICN file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Regardless, most of the ICN file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Photoshop installed.

Other ICN File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right Adobe Photoshop version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening ICN files. If you are still having problems opening ICN files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for ICN
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry ICN description
• Invalid installation of a ICN-associated program (eg. Adobe Photoshop)
• Your ICN file is corrupted (issues with your Windows Icon File file itself)
• ICN file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware related to ICNs has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your Windows Icon File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)