Convert PNG to ICO
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Convert PNG to ICO for wider compatibility
Converting PNG to ICO gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when PNG will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert PNG to ICO
- 1 Drop your PNG file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to ICO automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new ICO file instantly.
PNG vs ICO
| Feature | PNG | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/png | image/x-icon |
| Best for | Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges. | Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG. |
About the formats
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.
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.