File Extension Database

Open ICL File

ICL extension files are normally associated with the Windows operating system as they are icon library files. As the name suggests, ICL (Icon Complete Library) files represent a complete collection of icons. They are used to replace an existing and in-use set of icons with another, for example, when changing the theme of the Windows desktop.

ICL files are considered a system library files and, in general, they are binary files, so their manual opening is not recommended since damage can occur due to mishandling of the file, however, when changing any icon of a file, the ICL file is queried to provide a selection of icons from this library to the user.

The ICL file can only be viewed by changing the icon of a shortcut, therefore programs and other file types do not support mapping an icon from an ICL file. As a side note, the ICL file can only be viewed by changing the icon for a shortcut.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

IconLibraryFile

How Can I Open ICL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ICL file is to find a ICL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ICL file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ICL file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ICL file opener then try to search online for "ICL viewer", "application to open ICL file" or "open ICL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ICL file

How Can I Open ICL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ICL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ICL file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ICL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ICL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ICL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ICL file then try to search for "ICL viewer", "application to open ICL file" or "read ICL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ICL file

How Can I Open ICL File on Android

If you downloaded a ICL file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ICL file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ICL".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ICL viewer", "ICL file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ICL File on iPhone or iPad

To open ICL File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ICL file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ICL". This way you can find apps which can open ICL files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ICL viewer" or "ICL file" online in your favorite search engine.