PNG to ICO Converter
Convert your transparent PNG images into perfectly square ICO files for website favicons and apps.
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How to Convert PNG to ICO
Turn your PNG logo into a favicon (.ico) for your website or a Windows icon.
Upload Your PNG
Click the upload box or drag in your PNG file.
Convert
Choose the icon size you need (16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 256 px) and convert.
Download the ICO
Check the preview and download your new ICO file.
From
PNG
To
ICO
Works
In your browser
Devices
Phone & computer
Price
100% free
Watermark
None
PNG vs ICO: What Changes?
PNG keeps every detail of a picture and supports see-through backgrounds, but files are bigger than JPG. Converting to ICO turns it into an icon you can use as a website favicon or a Windows icon.
| PNG | ICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Logos, screenshots & editing | Favicons & Windows icons |
| File size | Medium to large | Tiny |
| See-through background | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Opens on | Everywhere | Browsers, Windows, icon editors |
When to Convert PNG to ICO
Common reasons people change PNG files to ICO.
Logos & Graphics
Designers use PNG for logos and graphics with see-through backgrounds.
Big Photo Files
Photos saved as PNG can be 5–10 times bigger than the same picture as JPG.
App Projects
Developers need .ico files for Windows apps and installers.
Website Favicon
The small icon shown in browser tabs and bookmarks.
Tips for Converting PNG to ICO
- Screenshots and logos stay sharpest when you start from the original PNG.
- Use a square picture with a simple design — tiny icons can't show small details.
- Upload the .ico to your website's main folder as favicon.ico, or link it in your page settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about converting PNG to ICO.
Upload your PNG file, choose the icon size, let the tool convert it and click download. It takes a few seconds and it's free.
The conversion happens right in your browser, so your image never leaves your device. No sign-up and no watermark.
Icons are small, so your picture is made smaller to the size you choose. Simple, bold designs look best.
It stays see-through — ICO supports transparent backgrounds.
Very small — icons are only a few kilobytes because they are tiny pictures.
For a website favicon, 32×32 or 48×48 is the usual choice. For Windows icons and sharp results on big screens, choose 256×256. This tool offers 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 256 px.
PNG keeps every pixel exactly, which is great for graphics but makes photos large.
This tool converts one picture at a time, so you can check each result before downloading.
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac.
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