Iconify_EXT

Iconify_EXT is a simple Windows utility to associate custom file extensions with icons and (optionally) applications, using a user-friendly PyQt6 GUI.

Features

• Assign a custom icon (.ico) to any file extension.
• Optionally associate an application to open files of that type.
• Restart Windows Explorer from the app to apply changes immediately.
• Simple, modern PyQt6 interface.

Screenshot

Requirements

• Windows OS
• Python 3.8+
• PyQt6

Install requirements with:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run as Administrator:
   The app will prompt for admin rights if not already running as admin (required for registry changes).

2. Set File Extension:
   Enter the file extension you want to associate (e.g., .kato).

3. Choose Icon:
   Browse and select a .ico file to use as the icon.

4. (Optional) Associate App:
   Browse and select an application (.exe) to open files of this type.

5. Apply Association:
   Click "🔥 Apply Association" to write the changes to the Windows registry.

6. Restart Explorer:
   Click "♻️ Restart Explorer" to refresh icons and associations.

Running

python main.py

Notes

• Administrator rights are required to modify file associations and icons.
• Changes affect all users on the system.
• Use with caution; incorrect registry edits can affect system behavior.

License

MIT License

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