PNG to ICO converter

Runs on your deviceFreeNo account

Convert PNG (Portable Network Graphics) files to ICO (Windows icon / favicon) without uploading them.

About PNG to ICO

Favicons and Windows shortcuts need ICO. One .ico file can hold several sizes so browsers and the OS pick the sharpest one.

Transparency is kept.

The .ico contains 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, and 256 px sizes. Non-square images are centered without stretching.

Metadata such as EXIF and GPS location is not copied, because the image is redrawn on a canvas.

PNG vs ICO

PNGICO
CompressionLossless; large for photos, great for graphicsContainer holding several PNG images
TransparencyFull alpha channelYes
AnimationNo (APNG aside)No
Where it opensOpens everywhereBrowsers (favicons) and Windows icons

How to do it

  1. 1

    Drop one or more PNG files into the converter above (it is already set to ICO).

  2. 2

    Square images give the cleanest icons.

  3. 3

    Tap Convert and download the ICO files (or a ZIP).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting PNG to ICO free?

Yes. No account, watermark, or daily limit.

Are my images uploaded?

No. Decoding and encoding run in this browser tab; the files never reach Omnipus servers.

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