[Windows Only] Filetype Manager by NirSoft is a free application that can help you change the icon associated with a specific filetype.

The tool can be downloaded from the NirSoft website. After you have downloaded the tool, unzip the pack and double-click the executable file to start the  application. As the application starts, it will automatically scan and list all kinds of filetypes that are present on your system.

You can search for a particular filetype by pressing the key combination Ctrl + F. As the search window opens, type in the extension of the filetype and hit Enter.

Once you have found what you were looking for, right-click on the item and select “Edit Selected Filetype”. You can also press F2 to open the editing window for the selected filetype. Refer the screenshot below to see how you can change the file icon for the chosen filetype.

Techie-Buzz Verdict

The freeware is a nice utility that brings back the Windows XP folder options feature with many other options included within. Apart from changing icons you can also open selected filetype in regedit.  It works perfectly in Windows 7 and Vista. Since the tool is portable, it can be used on any PC straight away without any installation. I recommend this tool as an easy solution for changing filetype icons.

Techie-Buzz Rating: 4/5 (Excellent)