.ACCOUNTPICTURE-MS File Extension
What is an accountpicture-ms file?
An accountpicture-ms file is used by the Windows 8 operating system to store the user's account picture, which appears on the Windows 8 Start screen in the upper right-hand corner.
How to Open an accountpicture-ms file
ACCOUNTPICTURE-MS files are saved in a proprietary format and cannot be viewed with a standard image viewer. They are typically located in the directory: C:\Users\[user]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures\
Can an accountpicture-ms file be converted?
ACCOUNTPICTURE-MS files are in a proprietary format and are not easily convertible to other image formats.
| File Type | Raster Image |
|---|---|
| Format | Binary |
| Platform | Windows |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of an accountpicture-ms file?
An accountpicture-ms file stores the user's account picture for the Windows 8 Start screen.