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.ACCOUNTPICTURE-MS File Extension

Windows Account Picture Metadata File

Files with .accountpicture-ms extension are avatars used in Windows user profiles. The accountpicture-ms file stores account avatars located in Users\\Account Pictures. It is supported by Window...

Files with .accountpicture-ms extension are avatars used in Windows user profiles. The accountpicture-ms file stores account avatars located in Users\\Account Pictures. It is supported by Windows 8 and Windows 10. The default file size is 108 x 108 pixels between 13KB and 15KB, favoring speed over quality. To view, open the file in an image program like Microsoft Paint. Editing account pictures overwrites the original not stored as backup. Other similar extensions are JPEG, GIF, and BITMAP.

When you get an unknown accountpicture-ms file, determine the cause. We show how to solve problems with these files in 4 steps: 1. Recognize .accountpicture-ms extension; 2. Install a program supporting .accountpicture-ms files like Windows 8 or 10; 3. Check other causes of errors; 4. Contact an expert. Know .accountpicture-ms files can come from various programs, even potentially harmful software. Be cautious with such files from unknown sources.

If Windows doesn’t recognize the extension, you’ll get a message to select an app to open the file. To open, view, edit or convert, install a supporting program from our list. If that doesn’t work, visit how to open accountpicture-ms files for more help. These raster image files originate from Microsoft for Windows 8 Account Pictures. Supported programs are Windows Microsoft products like Windows 8.

The first thing to try is double-click the .accountpicture-ms file icon to open it. If Windows has an associated program and link between file and program, it’ll open. If not, verify Microsoft Windows is installed. If not present, it’s worth installing to associate .accountpicture-ms files. Below are programs that support .accountpicture-ms files.

If you don’t know how to open accountpicture-ms files, here’s a list of programs that open files with this extension and useful information about converting/editing accountpicture-ms files. You can change preferences by returning to the site or see our privacy policy. Report unknown extensions to our database.

General Information

Title .accountpicture-ms File Extension
Extension .accountpicture-ms
Full Form Windows Account Picture Metadata File
File Type Metadata File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store user account image
Additional Functions Contain image metadata

File Characteristics

Binary Format Yes
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

User Profile Customization Yes
System Settings Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Introduced Windows 8
Usage Status Current

Associated Types

Related Files .bmp, .png, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows OS Licensed Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
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Page Contents

  • Windows Account Picture Metadata File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
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