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PNG To ICO Image Converter

Convert PNG to ICO

Drop a PNG logo or mark and download an .ico file for use as a favicon, browser-tab icon, or shortcut. PNG is the best favicon source because it is lossless and keeps transparency, both of which carry into the icon.

The converter writes a single icon. If the longest side is larger than 256px, the image is scaled down to fit within 256px, the practical ceiling for an ICO.

Get a clean favicon

  • Start square. A 1:1 PNG keeps the icon balanced once constrained.
  • Keep it bold. Favicons render as small as 16px, so simple, high-contrast shapes read far better than fine lines or small text.
  • Use a transparent background so the icon sits cleanly on different tab and toolbar colors.

Batch and privacy

Convert several marks at once and use Download all as ZIP for the set. The ICO is written by an in-browser engine; nothing is uploaded, and source metadata is dropped on export.

Frequently Asked Questions

ICO is the classic icon container used for website favicons, browser tabs, bookmarks, and Windows shortcuts.

No. It writes a single ICO from your PNG. If the longest side is over 256px, the image is scaled down to fit within 256px.

Yes. ICO supports an alpha channel, so a transparent PNG produces a transparent icon. PNG is the ideal favicon source for that reason.

A square, simple, high-contrast design. Favicons render as small as 16px, so bold shapes read better than fine detail.

No.

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