Convert ICB Images to BMP Online

Dynapik offers a free online tool to change image types - no need to download anything. It's quick and easy to use. You can change your ICB images to BMP format. This tool works for both professionals and casual users. Convert your images to BMP in seconds.

Possible Conversions

About ICB Format

Targa ICB

A legacy extension for Targa images created by Truevision ICB boards.

Overview

The ICB file extension is functionally identical to the standard TGA (Truevision Targa) format. It was specifically used to denote images created by or for the Truevision Image Capture Board (ICB). Like standard TGA files, it supports simpler raster data with optional RLE compression and alpha transparency.

Technical Details

An ICB file respects the TGA 2.0 specification. It contains a header defining image dimensions and pixel depth, followed by pixel data. The pixel data can be uncompressed or RLE-compressed. It supports bit depths of 8, 16, 24, and 32 bits. In 32-bit mode, 8 bits are dedicated to an alpha channel, which was a pioneering feature for video overlay graphics.

History

Truevision (now part of Avid) introduced the Targa video boards for IBM PC-compatibles in the 1980s. To distinguish files created by different hardware models, they used specific extensions: .tga (generic), .icb (Image Capture Board), .vda (Video Display Adapter), and .vst (Video Super TarGA). Modern software treats them all as standard TGA files.

Common Use Cases

  • Legacy Hardware Support: Opening archives of graphics created for broadcast TV in the late 80s/early 90s.
  • Texture Assets: Old game engines might use .icb files for textures (though .tga is far more common).

Advantages

  • Simplicity
  • Alpha Support

Limitations

  • Obscure Extension
  • File Size

Technical Specifications

Extension: .icbMIME: image/x-tgaMax Color: 32-bitCategory: legacy

About BMP Format

Bitmap Image File

The classic uncompressed Windows image format.

Overview

BMP (Bitmap) is a raster graphics image file format used to store bitmap digital images, independently of the display device. It is one of the oldest image formats still in use, historically associated with the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Technical Details

BMP files typically store color data for each pixel in the image without any compression. This results in very large file sizes but perfect quality and extremely fast decoding. While it supports RLE compression, it is rarely used.

History

Introduced with Windows 3.0 in 1990. It was the standard format for Windows wallpapers and system graphics for decades.

Common Use Cases

  • System Graphics: Legacy Windows applications and embedded systems.
  • Clipboard Data: Often the format used when copying/pasting images in Windows.

Advantages

  • Simplicity
  • Quality

Limitations

  • File Size
  • Web Usage

Technical Specifications

Extension: .bmpMIME: image/bmpMax Color: 32-bitCategory: legacy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to convert ICB to BMP without losing size online?
Definitely! You can configure quality options for the conversion so that the resulting image is as close to the original as possible.
How long does it take to convert ICB image to BMP file?
The conversion between ICB and BMP is instant without delay.

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