Convert ICO to PNG
Free, fast and secure — convert ICO to PNG right in your browser.
Convert ICO to PNG for wider compatibility
Converting ICO to PNG gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when ICO will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert ICO to PNG
- 1 Drop your ICO file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to PNG automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new PNG file instantly.
ICO vs PNG
| Feature | ICO | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/x-icon | image/png |
| Best for | Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG. | Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges. |
About the formats
Icon (ICO)
ICO is the Windows icon format, used for app icons and website favicons. A single ICO file can bundle several sizes so the right one is shown at each scale.
Strengths
- The standard for website favicons
- Bundles multiple sizes in one file
- Supports transparency
Limitations
- Tiny dimensions only
- Not for general photos
- Limited editor support
Best for: Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG.
PNG image
PNG is a lossless image format with full alpha transparency. It keeps every pixel exact, which makes it the go-to choice for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges.
Strengths
- Lossless — perfect, repeatable quality
- Full transparency (alpha channel)
- Crisp text, lines and flat colour
Limitations
- Larger files than JPG for photos
- No native animation
- Not ideal for large photographic images
Best for: Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges.