ICO file format (64-Bit) for Windows

The ICO file format (64-bit) plugin allows Adobe Photoshop to open and save desktop icons (.ICO) and cursors (.CUR) files directly. It supports 32-bit icons with 8-bit alpha transparency, as well as maintaining the traditional 1-bit AND mask transparency. The plugin integrates with Photoshop's file system, allowing you to import, edit, and export icon and cursor files directly. 

ICO file format (64-bit) plugin manages alpha channels for smoother transparency and accurate icon rendering. Developed by Toby Thain, this plugin provides core functions for icon file manipulation within Photoshop, handling multiple bit depths and preserving transparency during editing and saving processes.

File fixer

ICO file format (64-bit) plugin enables Photoshop to open desktop icon files directly, reading multiple sizes and bit-depths contained within a single .ICO file. It can also import cursor files (.CUR) using the same process. The plugin opens icon and cursor files in Photoshop, keeping their original color depth, transparency, and channels. You can edit individual layers while maintaining compatibility with desktop file formats. However, it requires Photoshop to operate.

When saving, the plugin allows Photoshop to export edited images back into the .ICO or .CUR format. It preserves both the 1-bit AND mask and the 8-bit alpha channel, ensuring accurate rendering of transparency. Multiple resolutions can be included in one file, and the plugin handles each image size separately. The export process keeps the correct format for icons and cursors, including alpha blending for layered graphics.

The plugin is compatible with 64-bit versions of Photoshop and integrates directly into the file menu for opening and saving icon and cursor files. This software supports editing of individual frames and resolutions in multi-resolution icons. Open source licensing under the GNU GPL allows modification and redistribution of the plugin. Advanced transparency handling ensures that both traditional and modern icon formats are fully supported for precise graphical representation.

Icon power

The ICO file format (64-Bit) plugin extends Photoshop’s functionality to handle desktop icons and cursors directly. It manages multiple bit-depths, resolutions, and transparency layers, preserving alpha channels and AND masks. Core capabilities include opening, editing, and saving .ICO and .CUR files with accurate rendering. It integrates with Photoshop’s interface for file management and maintains compatibility with desktop standards. However, the software is dependent on Adobe Photoshop.

• Latest version supports 64-bit Photoshop