ICO to PNG Converter

Converting ICO to PNG extracts the largest icon image to a lossless format with proper alpha support. This is the standard way to edit an icon: extract to PNG, edit in a design tool, then re-pack to ICO.

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What changes when you convert ICO to PNG

Lossless conversion preserving alpha transparency and all pixel data from the largest ICO size. Other embedded sizes are not preserved unless the tool explicitly exports them separately.

When to use this conversion

  • Editing an existing icon by extracting to PNG for design work in Photoshop or Figma
  • Reverse-engineering competitor favicon designs for reference
  • Creating PNG versions of Windows icons for cross-platform use
  • Archiving icon artwork in a widely editable format

Where the output plays

PNG is supported everywhere: every browser, OS, and image tool.

About these formats

ICO (Windows Icon)

ICO is the Windows icon format. A single .ico file can hold multiple resolutions (16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 256×256) and color depths simultaneously, letting the OS pick the best for context. Every browser serves favicons as ICO, and Windows desktop icons use it natively.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

PNG is a lossless image format designed to replace GIF. It uses DEFLATE compression, supports an 8-bit alpha channel for full transparency, and preserves every pixel exactly. PNG excels at images with sharp edges, large flat-color regions, text, UI screenshots, and anything you'll re-edit.

How It Works

  1. Add your ICO files Drag ICO images onto the page or click to pick them from your file browser. Batch uploads are fine.
  2. Choose PNG settings Pick quality or compression settings for the PNG output. Defaults match common target use cases.
  3. Convert in your browser The converter runs locally via WebAssembly. Nothing uploads. Progress shows per file so you know exactly what's happening.
  4. Download PNG files Grab each converted file individually, or download the whole batch as a single ZIP.

Features

Supported Formats

FAQ

Which icon size does the PNG come from?

The largest size in the ICO, typically 256×256. If the ICO only has smaller sizes (16, 32, 48), the largest available is used.

Will transparency be preserved?

Yes. PNG fully preserves ICO's alpha channel including soft anti-aliased edges.

What is ICO (Windows Icon)?

ICO is the Windows icon format. A single .ico file can hold multiple resolutions (16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 256×256) and color depths simultaneously, letting the OS pick the best for context. Every browser serves favicons as ICO, and Windows desktop icons use it natively.

What is PNG (Portable Network Graphics)?

PNG is a lossless image format designed to replace GIF. It uses DEFLATE compression, supports an 8-bit alpha channel for full transparency, and preserves every pixel exactly. PNG excels at images with sharp edges, large flat-color regions, text, UI screenshots, and anything you'll re-edit.

Are my files private?

Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images are never uploaded, never sent to a server, and never leave your device.

Is there a file size limit?

There's no hard limit, but because everything runs in your browser you're bounded by available memory. Very large images (over a few hundred megapixels) can hit browser memory limits. Process in smaller batches if you run into issues.