Extracts icons and cursors from EXE, DLL and other files.
Publisher’s description
What is IconsExtract?
IconsExtract by NirSoft is free Windows software in the customisation category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 104 KB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,202 times. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .exe, .dll and .ocx. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (104 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: IconsExtract is a free customisation tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is IconsExtract safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DD721568D0F5F209F1C7837AFF5242A59BBA22480DDBD8DB5C153AEE0A2AD8F9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.47Latest | September 26, 2010 | 104 KB | 32-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.IconsExtract -echoco install iconsext -yiconsext_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- Proprietary (Freeware)
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), Portable
- Version
- 1.47
- Released
- September 26, 2010
- Added to the catalogue
- December 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,202
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.IconsExtract
- Chocolatey package
- iconsext
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is IconsExtract free?
Yes. IconsExtract is free to use.
Is IconsExtract safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install IconsExtract with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can IconsExtract be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does IconsExtract run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to IconsExtract?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
