Which MIME types are related to file extension ".ico"?

What is a File Extension?

A file extension is a suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what type of file it is. File extensions help both users and operating systems identify what application should be used to open the file.

File extensions are typically separated from the filename by a period (dot) and consist of 2-4 characters, though they can be longer. For example, in the filename "document.pdf", ".pdf" is the file extension.

File extensions are closely related to MIME types, as they both serve to identify the format of a file. However, while MIME types are used primarily by web browsers and servers, file extensions are used by operating systems and applications.

About .ico Files

Description

.ico files are associated with Icon Image.

Associated MIME Types

image/x-icon

Icon Image

Applications

.ico files can be opened with the following applications:

Image viewers
Image editors (Adobe Photoshop, GIMP)
Web browsers
Office applications (for insertion)

Technical Details

Format

The .ico format is associated with Icon Image. Image file format for computer icons in Microsoft Windows.

Usage

.ico files are used for storing and displaying digital images or graphics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related File Extensions

External reference for the .ico file extension

https://filext.com/file-extension/ICO