Apple Icon Image Set
General Information
| Title | ICONSET File Extension |
| Extension | .iconset |
| Full Form | Apple Icon Image Set |
| File Type | Icon Image Set |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | folder |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store icons |
| Additional Functions | Resource container |
| Features | Multiple sizes, Scalable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-resolution |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Application Icons | Yes |
| System Icons | Yes |
| Custom Folder Icons | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Standard naming, Organize sizes |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | OS X 10.7 |
| Notable Changes | Retina Display support |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .icns, .png, .jpg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 macOS Preview |
Free | macOS |
 Icon Composer |
Free with Xcode | macOS |
 Folder Icon Maker |
Paid | macOS |