Open ICONPACKAGE File

Stardock's IconPackager is a tool that allows you to change nearly all of your Windows icons at once by applying "packages" of icons to the operating system. One example of a package is the .ICONPACKAGE file extension, which corresponds to the IconPackager Theme File format. This article will explore formats and ways to open/use files with this extension, as well as the multiple uses of the extension in different contexts.

Using IconPackager

The most common way to open and use .ICONPACKAGE file extension is through IconPackager software itself. To open an ICONPACKAGE file, simply download and install IconPackager from Stardock's official website if you don't have it yet. Then, you can double-click any ICONPACKAGE file to open it.

Developing Your Own Icon Packages

New ICONPACKAGE files can be created with IconPackager. After installing and opening the software, you can create your desired icon sets and then choose "Save As" to create a new ICONPACKAGE file. To learn more about creating ICONPACKAGE files, visit Stardock's official forum.

Loading ICONPACKAGE Files

To load an ICONPACKAGE file into IconPackager, click 'Load' in the 'Packages' section. Then select the ICONPACKAGE file from your directory. It should replace your current icons with the ones from the package file. This allows for a great deal of customization in a user's system icons.

ICONPACKAGE File Important Information

The ICONPACKAGE file is essentially a ZIP file containing a collection of Windows icon files (.ICO), along with a THEMEIP file which includes settings for how the icons should be displayed. Keep in mind, incorrect edits made in this format can result in damage to your system. Always ensure to have a system restore point set up and always make sure that you have got your icons from a trusted source.