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Icaros

github.com/Xanashi/Icaros File Utilities Open-source project

Icaros provides a collection of Windows shell extensions; this repository serves as its issue tracker and download location.

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About Icaros

Icaros provides Windows Shell Extensions that add Explorer thumbnails for video formats supported by FFmpeg and file properties such as length, width, height, title and channels. It also includes custom parsers for cover-art thumbnails for formats including Mkv, Flac, Ape and Mpc, with activation and filetype settings managed through IcarosConfig.

This GitHub repository is an issue tracker and download location; Icaros itself is not open source. It works on Windows Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10 and 11, with only partial thumbnail support on Windows XP SP2+ in version 3.0.3 and earlier.

Key features

  • Shows Explorer thumbnails for FFmpeg-supported video formats
  • Generates cover-art thumbnails for Mkv, Flac, Ape, Mpc and others
  • Displays file properties like length, dimensions, title and channels
  • Adds thumbnail filetypes by dropping files into IcarosConfig
  • Restores previous shell extension when filetype deactivated or removed
  • Offers thumbnail, properties and cache activation controls in GUI
Best for: Windows users who want Explorer thumbnails and file details for video and audio formats not shown by default.
Good for
  • Shell extensions have no dependencies when manually registered
  • Covers many formats through FFmpeg support plus custom parsers
  • Remembers and reinstates prior shell extension on deactivation
Watch out for
  • Not open source; repository is only for issues and downloads
  • Property Handler is not supported on Windows XP
  • IcarosConfig GUI requires .NET Framework 4

Icaros at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Icaros FAQ

Is Icaros open source?
No. The repository states Icaros is not open source and is used for tracking issues and downloading releases.
Which Windows versions does Icaros support?
Windows Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10 and 11. Version 3.0.3 and earlier work partially on Windows XP SP2+ for thumbnails only.
How can I check if a filetype is supported for thumbnailing?
Drop a file of that type onto the THUMBNAILING page in IcarosConfig; it will add the type if supported or show a dialog if not.
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