PNG to ICO Converter Tool

Create professional icons from PNG images with multiple sizes and optimization options

100% Secure Fast Processing Completely Free
Convert PNG to ICO
Upload PNG Image

Drag & drop or click to select PNG file

Supports PNG files up to 10MB
File name
File size
Status
Ready to convert
16x16
Small
24x24
Very small
32x32
Standard
48x48
Large
64x64
Very large
128x128
Extra large
Choose appropriate size: 16x16 or 32x32 for favicon, 48x48 for desktop icons
Replace transparent areas with solid background color
Choose background color when removing transparency
Usage Tips
  • 32x32 size is best for most applications
  • Keep transparency for highest quality icons
  • ICO files can be used for favicon, desktop icons, Windows applications
  • ICO format is perfectly compatible with Windows and browsers

PNG vs ICO Comparison

PNG Format

  • Supports transparency
  • Lossless compression
  • High image quality
  • Not suitable for system icons
  • Larger file size
  • Poor Windows integration
Web, design

ICO Format

  • Windows icon standard
  • Contains multiple sizes in one file
  • Compact file size
  • Perfect system integration
  • Limited web usage
  • Older format
Desktop icons, favicon

Why Convert PNG to ICO?

Windows Compatibility

ICO is the standard icon format for Windows, ensuring perfect display across all Windows versions.

Application Icons

Create professional icons for desktop applications, games, and Windows software.

Website Favicon

Create standard favicon for websites, displaying well on all browsers and bookmarks.

Note: ICO files can contain multiple sizes in the same file, optimizing display at all resolutions.

How to Use

Upload PNG file

Select PNG file from your computer or drag & drop to upload area. File must not exceed 10MB.

Choose icon size

Select appropriate size: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, or 128x128 pixels.

Customize settings

Choose whether to remove transparency and background color if needed.

Download ICO

Click convert and download the completed ICO file.

Security & Safety

Local Processing

Images are processed directly on server, not shared with third parties.

Auto Delete

Original and result files are automatically deleted after process completion.

Security Commitment

We commit to not storing, sharing, or using your images for any other purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is ICO different from PNG?

ICO is Windows' standard icon format, can contain multiple sizes in one file and is optimized for icon display.

What size is best for favicon?

16x16 or 32x32 pixels are standard sizes for favicon. 32x32 is recommended for better display quality.

Should I keep transparency?

Yes, keep transparency so icons can display beautifully on any background. Only remove when necessary.

Where can ICO files be used?

ICO is used for website favicon, Windows application icons, desktop shortcuts, and in software.

Why is ICO file size smaller than PNG?

ICO is specially optimized for icons with appropriate compression algorithms, usually smaller than PNG for the same display quality.