PNG to ICO
PNG is the best source for an icon, since it keeps transparency. This tool packs your PNG into a proper ICO file at the sizes you choose.
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Most image formats up to 50 MB each
Your images never leave your device
Most image formats, up to 50 megabytes each Your images never leave your deviceHow to use the PNG to ICO
- Drop in your PNG image, ideally square with a transparent background.
- Choose which sizes to include.
- Download the ICO file.
Features
- Packs multiple sizes, 16 up to 256 pixels, into one ICO file.
- Keeps transparency from the source PNG.
- Pads to a square canvas if your PNG is not already square.
- Also available as a ZIP of the individual PNG sizes.
Why is PNG the best source format for an icon?
PNG supports a transparent background, which lets an icon sit cleanly on any colour, whether that is a browser tab, a dark taskbar, or a light desktop. A logo or mark already designed with a transparent background converts to ICO with no extra steps needed.
Frequently asked questions
What if my PNG is not square?
The tool pads it onto a square canvas before generating each size, keeping the transparent background around it.
Which sizes should I include?
16, 32 and 48 pixels cover most uses and are selected by default; add 64 or larger if you need a bigger shortcut icon.
Is this the same as the Favicon Generator?
It uses the same engine in a simpler mode, for when you already have finished artwork and just need it packaged as an ICO file.
