Convert image files with our easy-to-use and free tool. Our tool lets you upload a DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) file and, from this, create a new image saved in the ICO (Icon) format that you can then download and edit within image file editors or use for high-definition printing applications. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple DXF image files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.
Along with converting DXF image files to ICO, our tool allows you to also adjust the image with some simple effects, such as applying a grayscale filter to the image. These additional options are available within the Options tab. Along with grayscale, you can also mirror or flip the image if needed. For single DXF file uploads, you will also see options to resize and rotate your image.
This option can be used to rotate the image in 90° increments.
When selected, this option will flip the image vertically.
When selected, this option will mirror the image horizontally.
When checked, this will apply a grayscale filter to the image, turning any color image into a grayscale image.
When checked, this will apply a negative filter to the image, inverting all the colors within the image.
| Extension | DXF |
| Full Name | Drawing Exchange Format |
| Type | CAD |
| Mime Type | image/x-dxf |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | DXF Converters, DXF Viewer |
| Open With | Free CAD, Auto CAD |
The DXF file format was first introduced in 1982 as part of Autodesk's AutoCAD software. DXF files were intended at the time to allow data interchange between AutoCAD and other CAD-related applications. The format has evolved over the years, with the most recent version coming in 2007.
DXF files can contain either text or binary content describing blocks, entities, objects, and other information using a "tagging" system. The DXF format is still popular today and can be opened with most popular CAD applications.
When imported, DXF files will be converted to 3D geometry comprising vertices and faces using the Extrude method. The extrusion value can be set before the conversion starts. If the DXF file contains color information, this will be included where possible.
| Extension | ICO |
| Full Name | Icon |
| Type | Image |
| Mime Type | image/x-icon |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | ICO Converters, Create Cookie Cutter, ICO Viewer |
The ICO file is an image format that started life on Microsoft Windows 1.0 and was used exclusively for storing image icons used by the operating system. Back then, ICO files were limited in size to 32x32 pixels with only two colors. With subsequent versions of Windows, the format has been amended and upgraded to support larger images with more colors.
Although the initial ICO format was not compressed due to their already small sizes (and limited computing power to decompress them in real-time), as the size of image icons has increased over the years, Microsoft recommends that for larger icon files, PNG compression be used for storing the raster data.
First click the "Upload..." button, select your DXF file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the DXF to ICO conversion has completed, you can download your ICO file straight away.
We aim to process all DXF to ICO conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.
We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.
Yes, of course! We do not store the DXF file you submit to us. The resulting ICO file, once created is deleted 20 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
No. All our conversion tools process your DXF file on our dedicated conversion servers, meaning you can use our tools on low-spec computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices and receive your converted ICO file quickly.
Yes! Our DXF to ICO tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.
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Yes. When you have converted your DXF to ICO, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.
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