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Convert PNG to ICO
Convert PNG to ICO format — 100% browser-based, no upload required.
2 cores · low tier
Drop a file here or click to select
Format will be auto-detected
About these formats
Source
PNG
Portable Network GraphicsLossless image format with transparency support. Widely used for graphics, screenshots, and web images where quality preservation matters.
Best for
ScreenshotsGraphics with textLogos & iconsTransparent images
Advantages
- + Lossless compression
- + Alpha transparency
- + Widely supported
- + Sharp edges
Limitations
- − Larger than JPG for photos
- − Not ideal for photographs
- − No animation
Target
ICO
Icon FileWindows icon format containing images at multiple sizes. Essential for website favicons and Windows application icons.
Best for
FaviconsWindows app iconsBrowser tab icons
Advantages
- + Multiple sizes in one file
- + Universal favicon support
- + Transparency
Limitations
- − Small resolution only
- − Windows-centric
- − Limited use cases