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What is a Picon file?
Picon (Personal Icon) is an image format used primarily in Unix-based systems and older email readers to display small user avatars or "face" icons.
It is similar to XPM (X PixMap) and is often used for small, simple graphics. Our Online Picon Viewer lets you view these historic icons easily.
How to View Picon Files Online
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Upload Picon
Drag and drop your picon file into the viewer.
2
View
The small icon image will be displayed.
3
Save
Download the icon as a standard PNG file.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picon used for?
It was used to display faces of email senders in early Unix mail clients and newsreaders.
How big are Picon files?
They are typically very small, often 48x48 pixels, designed for low-bandwidth networks.
Can I convert Picon to PNG?
Yes, this tool allows you to convert the legacy Picon format to a standard PNG image.