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Convert PICON images to XPM format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Personal Icon (.picon)

The PICON file extension, short for Personal Icon, is primarily used for small personal icons. These icons are commonly employed in digital satellite receivers to identify various channels and on websites to add small icons to the web address bar. The PICON format, classified as a raster image file, supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its history traces back to its use in Dreambox satellite receivers, where it enhanced user interface customization.

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X PixMap (.xpm)

The XPM (X PixMap) file extension is a format used for storing pixmap images, primarily in the X Window System for Unix-based systems. Developed in the late 1980s, it allows for the storage of images in plain text, making it human-readable and editable. XPM files are mainly utilized for defining icons and graphical elements in software applications. They support transparency and can be easily integrated into programming languages such as C, enhancing the customization and visual appeal of user interfaces. The format's simplicity and flexibility have cemented its role in software development and graphical design.

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How to convert PICON to XPM?

  1. Upload PICON File

    Select a PICON image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select PICON Tools

    Pick any PICON to XPM tools if you need to edit your PICON file, then click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your XPM

    After the convert is complete, click on the Download button to get your XPM image.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PICON format to XPM?

To change PICON format to XPM, upload your PICON file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PICON file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted XPM file afterward.

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Convert PICON to XPM on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PICON file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PICON_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PICON_INPUT_FILE --to xpm

Convert PICON to XPM on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to PICON file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PICON_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PICON_INPUT_FILE --to xpm

Convert PICON to XPM on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PICON file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PICON_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PICON_INPUT_FILE --to xpm

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