Convert CUT to ICO
Convert CUT to ICO online: the Dr. Halo picture decoded at its original size, saved as a 256 × 256 ICO icon. Free, no sign-up.
Drop your CUT files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Conversion Settings
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your CUT files
Drag and drop or select CUT files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Configure Output
Choose any available ICO output options, then start the conversion.
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Download ICO files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert CUT to ICO?
CUT is the bitmap format of Media Cybernetics' Dr. Halo paint program for DOS, used in early PC graphics and clip art collections. The picture is decoded by ImageMagick at its original pixel size, keeping the artwork exactly as it was drawn.
ICO output is a 256 × 256 pixel Windows icon: the image is scaled to fit with its proportions kept, and the surrounding space is transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert CUT to ICO?
Drop your CUT file above and press Convert. Our servers decode the CUT image with ImageMagick's Dr. Halo reader into a lossless PNG, then encode it in the format you chose. The result is saved as a 256 × 256 ICO icon, ready to download.
What does a CUT file hold that ends up in the ICO?
A single run-length encoded bitmap. ImageMagick's Dr. Halo decoder unpacks it, and that picture fills the ICO.
Which programs produced the CUT images that convert to ICO?
Dr. Halo, the DOS paint program from Media Cybernetics, and software that shipped its image libraries, such as early PC clip art collections and scanner utilities.
Which part of the CUT becomes the ICO icon?
The whole image is used, fitted inside the 256 × 256 square with its proportions kept and a transparent surround.
What size is the ICO made from a CUT file?
The icon is 256 × 256 pixels, the largest standard Windows icon size. The image is fitted inside the square with its proportions kept and a transparent surround, stored as a PNG-compressed icon.
Is my .cut file kept private?
Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted on our servers and deleted automatically within 24 hours. We never read, share or keep your files, and no account is needed.