Convert PNG to ICO
Convert PNG to ICO online for free. Simply drop your PNG files below to convert them to ICO in seconds.
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How to convert PNG to ICO?
Add PNG files
Drag and drop files onto the page or click the upload area. You can add several files at once.
Choose ICO and settings
Pick the target format and, if needed, adjust quality, size and other options.
Download the result
Conversion runs right in your browser. Download files one by one or all at once as a ZIP archive.
Converting PNG to ICO: what to know
ICO is the format of Windows icons and website favicons, the small icons on browser tabs. PNG is converted to ICO to make an icon for a website, a folder or a program.
The icon size can be set from 16 to 256 pixels, and the "16, 32 and 48 in one file" option stores several sizes at once, so Windows and browsers pick the right one. The PNG's transparent background is kept.
For a website, "Website set (ZIP)" is more convenient: it contains favicon.ico, an icon for iPhone, 192 and 512 pixel icons and a manifest file. Start with a square image: fine details are lost at 16 pixels.
PNG or ICO: which to choose?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
PNG stores images without quality loss and supports transparency, but photos in PNG are large.
Best for screenshots, logos, diagrams and any images with transparency or sharp text.
ICO (Windows Icon)
ICO is the icon format for Windows and website favicons; one file can contain several sizes.
Best for favicons and Windows application icons.
What happens when converting PNG to ICO
Choose the icon size from 16 to 256 pixels in the settings; transparency is preserved.
EXIF metadata, including GPS location, is not copied, and the photo orientation is applied to the pixels.
PNG files up to 256 MB are supported; the actual limit also depends on the free memory of your device.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PNG to ICO?
Add PNG files above - ICO is already selected as the target format. Adjust the settings if needed, start the conversion and download the ICO files.
What size should a favicon be?
Choose "16, 32 and 48 in one file": it covers tabs and bookmarks. For the full set of website icons, choose "Website set (ZIP)".