How to use the ICO to PNG Converter
- 1Drop your ICO files into the box above, or tap to choose them.
- 2Each file converts to PNG right away in your browser.
- 3Download files one by one, or all at once as a ZIP.
ICO vs PNG
| ICO | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent background | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | favicons and desktop shortcut icons | screenshots, logos and graphics that need sharp edges or transparency |
Why convert ICO to PNG?
ICO is great for favicons and desktop shortcut icons, but only useful for small square icons. PNG is the standard lossless image format of the web, so the file will open where you need it.
What is an ICO file?
ICO (Windows Icon) is the icon format for Windows apps and website favicons. It is best for favicons and desktop shortcut icons.
The catch: only useful for small square icons.
What is a PNG file?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is the standard lossless image format of the web. It is best for screenshots, logos and graphics that need sharp edges or transparency.
The catch: photos as PNG are several times larger than the same photo as JPG.
Is this ICO to PNG Converter safe?
Yes. Conversion happens on your own device inside your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them – it even works offline once the page has loaded.
ICO to PNG Converter – FAQ
Is the ICO to PNG Converter free?
Yes. Convert as many ICO files to PNG as you like – no sign-up, no limits and no watermark.
Are my ICO files uploaded anywhere?
No. Every file is converted on your device, in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I convert many ICO files to PNG at once?
Yes. Drop in a whole batch and download them all together as one ZIP file.
Will I lose quality converting ICO to PNG?
No. PNG keeps every pixel, though the file may be larger than the original.