DLL Icon Extractor

Extract icons from Windows DLL files instantly. Browse all embedded icon resources and download as ICO or PNG. Perfect for system libraries like shell32.dll or imageres.dll. 100% browser-based - your files never leave your device.

Drop your DLL file here

or click to browse files

.DLL .EXE .OCX .CPL .SCR .SYS
Files are processed locally in your browser - never uploaded
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How to Extract Icons from DLL Files

  1. Upload your DLL file - Drag and drop a DLL, or click to browse. System DLLs like shell32.dll contain hundreds of icons; imageres.dll contains over 3,600.
  2. Wait for parsing - The tool reads the PE structure and extracts all embedded icon groups directly in your browser.
  3. Browse and filter - Use the Size and Depth filters to narrow results. Click any icon to zoom in. For large files, use "Load more" to reveal additional icons batch by batch.
  4. Select and download - Choose the icons you want and save as ICO, PNG, or ZIP. Use Export Favicon to get a ready-to-use multi-size favicon.ico. Use All as ZIP to download everything at once.
Looking for Windows system icons? Try extracting from C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll or imageres.dll. Need to create your own icons? Use our PNG to ICO converter or App Icon Generator.

Popular Windows DLL Files with Icons

shell32.dll

Windows Shell icons - folders, files, drives, and system icons

imageres.dll

3,600+ high-resolution icons for modern Windows applications

ddores.dll

Device and hardware icons - printers, monitors, devices

netshell.dll

Network and connectivity icons

wmploc.dll

Windows Media Player icons and media symbols

pifmgr.dll

Classic Windows program icons and shortcuts

Features

Paginated Loading

Large files like imageres.dll load 100 icons at a time. Use "Load more" or "Load all" to browse the full set without freezing your browser.

Zoom and Copy

Click any icon to open a full-size lightbox preview. Copy directly to clipboard as PNG for use in design tools or documents.

PE Format Parser

Advanced parsing of Windows PE files including DLL, EXE, OCX, CPL, SCR, and SYS formats with full resource tree traversal.

Favicon Export

One-click export as a multi-size favicon ICO (16, 32, 48px) - ready to drop into your website's root folder.

Multiple Formats

Download selected icons as ICO, PNG, or ZIP. "All as ZIP" packages every extracted icon in one archive with a README.

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser - DLL files are never uploaded to any server. Your data stays on your device.

Supported File Types

.DLL

Dynamic Link Library

.EXE

Windows Executable

.OCX

ActiveX Control

.CPL

Control Panel Applet

.SCR

Screen Saver

.SYS

System Driver

Frequently Asked Questions

A DLL (Dynamic Link Library) is a Windows file containing code and resources shared by multiple programs. System libraries like shell32.dll and imageres.dll store icon resources used by Windows Explorer and other applications. Extracting them lets you reuse these icons in your own projects or as website favicons.

Files like imageres.dll contain over 3,600 icons. Rendering all of them at once would slow down - or crash - your browser tab. The tool loads 100 at a time so the page stays fast. Click Load 100 more to see the next batch, or Load all remaining to show everything at once (use with caution on very large files).

Windows system DLLs are in C:\Windows\System32. Popular icon-rich ones: shell32.dll (folder and file icons), imageres.dll (3,600+ high-res icons), ddores.dll (device icons), and netshell.dll (network icons). Copy the file to your Desktop first, then upload it here.

Yes, completely safe. This tool processes files entirely in your browser - your DLL files are never uploaded to any server. All parsing and extraction happens locally on your device.

Click Export Favicon in the action bar. The tool automatically picks the best available 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48 icons and packages them into a single multi-size favicon.ico. You can also use our dedicated Favicon Generator for more control over the result.

Not all DLLs contain icon resources - many are pure code libraries. Some may use non-standard formats, be packed/encrypted, or store resources externally. Try our EXE Icon Extractor as an alternative. Still stuck? Contact us and we'll be happy to help!