Convert RSC to ICONTAINER

Understanding rsc and icontainer file formats

RSC files are resource files commonly used in software development, especially for storing resources like icons, bitmaps, and other UI elements in applications. These files are often associated with platforms such as Symbian OS or Borland development tools.

iContainer files are icon container files used by IconFactory's CandyBar application on macOS. They store collections of icons, including metadata and previews, for customizing system and application icons.

How to convert rsc to icontainer

Direct conversion from RSC to iContainer is not natively supported by most software, as these formats serve different platforms and purposes. However, you can extract icons or images from an RSC file and then package them into an iContainer file. This process involves two main steps:

1. Extract icons or images from the RSC file using a resource editor or extractor.
2. Create an iContainer file using an icon management tool like CandyBar or IconBuilder.

Step 1: Extracting resources from RSC files

Use a resource editor such as Resource Hacker (for Windows) or ResEdit (for Mac) to open the RSC file and export the icons or bitmaps as standard image files (e.g., PNG, ICO).

• Open your RSC file in Resource Hacker.
• Navigate to the icon or bitmap resource.
• Right-click and select Save [Resource] As... to export the image.

Step 2: Creating an iContainer file

Once you have the extracted images, use IconBuilder (a plugin for Adobe Photoshop) or CandyBar to create an iContainer file:

• Open CandyBar or IconBuilder.
• Import your exported images.
• Arrange and customize your icon set as desired.
• Use File → Export → iContainer to save your new icon set in the iContainer format.

Recommended software for conversion

• Resource Hacker (Windows) – for extracting resources from RSC files.
• ResEdit (Mac) – for Mac-based resource extraction.
• CandyBar (Mac) – for creating and managing iContainer files.
• IconBuilder (Mac, Photoshop plugin) – for advanced icon set creation and export.

Summary

While there is no direct one-step converter for RSC to iContainer, you can achieve the conversion by extracting icons from the RSC file and then packaging them into an iContainer using specialized icon software. Resource Hacker and CandyBar are the best tools for this workflow.