Convert ICO to PNG
Free ICO to PNG converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert ICO to PNG
Quick answer: To convert ICO to PNG: upload your ICO file, choose PNG 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 PNG as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your PNG file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert ICO to PNG
- Both formats support transparency, so see-through areas stay transparent.
- Neither format throws away detail in this conversion, so the pixels are preserved.
- Expect a larger file with PNG; it trades size for quality or features.
- Icons that hold several sizes are read as a single image.
ICO vs PNG at a glance
| Feature | ICO | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | ICO (Windows Icon) | PNG (Portable Network Graphics) |
| Introduced | 1985 | 1996 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Website favicons and Windows app icons | Logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with sharp edges or transparency |
| Compatibility | Used for favicons and Windows icons; most photo viewers do not open it. | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app. |
When to choose PNG instead of ICO
Choose PNG for logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with sharp edges or transparency. Its main limit: photos are usually much larger than the same photo as JPG, WEBP or AVIF.
Stay with ICO if you need website favicons and Windows app icons.
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ICO to PNG FAQ
How do I convert ICO to PNG?
Upload your ICO file, select PNG as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the PNG file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Does converting ICO to PNG reduce quality?
No. Both formats keep the full pixel data, so the converted image looks identical.
Is transparency kept when converting ICO to PNG?
Yes. Both ICO and PNG support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.
Will the PNG file be smaller than the ICO?
Usually no. PNG files tend to be larger than ICO because PNG keeps more data.
Where can I open a PNG file?
Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app.
Is it free and safe to convert ICO to PNG 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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