Name: ICO to BMP online converter
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File extension	.ICO
Category	Image File
Description	An ICO format is destined for storing icons in Windows. One such file can store a few icons with different size and colors for each. ICO supports square image 16 - 128 pixels. Today’s ICO version supports PNG and JPEG images integration, though icons are usually stored uncompressed. ICO supports true and high color depth, as well as fixed color palette 2 - 256 tones. The image structure is mostly similar to BMP, except the mast put on the background to implement the full image transparency.
Associated programs	Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Paint Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type	image/x-icon
Useful links	More detailed information on ICO files

File extension	.BMP, .RLE, .DIB
Category	Image File
Description	May be the simplest file format, BMP was developed jointly by Microsoft and IBM. That is why it is widespread on Windows platform. This extension is characterized a raster graphic format which is recognized by many programs today. In comparison with other bitmap formats, JPEG and GIF, BMP keeps color data for each pixel in the image and doesn't compress images to decrease a file size. That is what makes it perfect file format for printable images.
Associated programs	Adobe Photoshop MS Paint Microsoft Photo Editor Paintbrush
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type	image/bmp Image/x-ms-bmp
Useful links	More detailed information on BMP files

ICO to BMP online converter