Convert ICO to APNG
Free ICO to APNG converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert ICO to APNG
Quick answer: To convert ICO to APNG: upload your ICO file, choose APNG as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.
- Upload your ICO file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
- Select APNG as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your APNG file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert ICO to APNG
- Both formats support transparency, so see-through areas stay transparent.
- Your ICO is a still image, so the APNG will also be a still image.
- Neither format throws away detail in this conversion, so the pixels are preserved.
- Expect a larger file with APNG; it trades size for quality or features.
- Icons that hold several sizes are read as a single image.
ICO vs APNG at a glance
| Feature | ICO | APNG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | ICO (Windows Icon) | APNG (Animated PNG) |
| Introduced | 1985 | 2004 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Best for | Website favicons and Windows app icons | Full-color animations with smooth transparency |
| Compatibility | Used for favicons and Windows icons; most photo viewers do not open it. | Supported by all current browsers; ordinary PNG viewers show only the first frame. |
When to choose APNG instead of ICO
Choose APNG for full-color animations with smooth transparency. Its main limit: files are larger than animated WebP.
Stay with ICO if you need website favicons and Windows app icons.
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ICO to APNG FAQ
How do I convert ICO to APNG?
Upload your ICO file, select APNG as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the APNG file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Does converting ICO to APNG reduce quality?
No. Both formats keep the full pixel data, so the converted image looks identical.
Is transparency kept when converting ICO to APNG?
Yes. Both ICO and APNG support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.
Can I convert an animated ICO to APNG?
Yes, but only if the source is animated. A still ICO produces a still APNG.
Will the APNG file be smaller than the ICO?
Usually no. APNG files tend to be larger than ICO because APNG keeps more data.
Where can I open a APNG file?
Supported by all current browsers; ordinary PNG viewers show only the first frame.
Is it free and safe to convert ICO to APNG here?
Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.
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