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Input: PNG · Output: ICO
Package a PNG as a Windows ICO file for use as a website favicon or application icon. ICO files support multiple embedded resolutions in one container.
About this PNG to ICO conversion
What to select
Select a PNG file to produce an ICO locally. A square PNG of 256 × 256 px or smaller gives the best result.
What you receive
A new ICO file is rendered locally and made available for immediate download.
Private processing
ConvertME runs this conversion in the browser on your device. Selected files are not transferred to a processing server, and downloads are created locally after conversion.
Format details
- Input
- PNG
- Output
- ICO
- Processing
- In browser
- Cost
- Free
When to use this converter
Use this page when you need a focused PNG to ICO conversion without installing desktop software or sending the source file to a remote conversion queue.
Practical use cases
- Package a PNG as a Windows ICO file for use as a website favicon or application icon. ICO files support multiple embedded resolutions in one container.
- Select a PNG file to produce an ICO locally. A square PNG of 256 × 256 px or smaller gives the best result.
- A new ICO file is rendered locally and made available for immediate download.
Best practices before downloading
- Start from the cleanest available PNG file because conversion cannot recover missing detail or corrupted data.
- Open the downloaded ICO file before deleting the original, especially for professional or archival work.
- Use a current browser and avoid closing the tab while the local conversion engine is running.
Common issues to check
- Password-protected, corrupted or unusually large PNG files may fail in the browser.
- Metadata, embedded scripts, advanced styling or hidden document features may not be preserved in the ICO output.
- Review the result before using it in legal, medical, financial, regulatory or production workflows.
PNG vs ICO: what changes
The converter changes the container or export format. It does not claim to improve the source file beyond what the browser can read and render.
- Source format
- PNG — Lossless, 24/32-bit RGBA, single resolution
- Download format
- ICO — ICO container, supports 16–256 px sizes, Windows and web
- Conversion type
- Single image → ICO container format
- Size impact
- ICO files are small; a square 256 × 256 px source is recommended
- Privacy model
- Browser-based local processing with no file upload to ConvertME.
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How it works
Convert PNG in three steps
Choose a converter
Pick the exact input and output format you need.
Drop your file
Select a local file. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Download the result
Conversion finishes in your browser and exports locally.
FAQ
PNG to ICO questions
How do I convert PNG to ICO?
Choose a PNG file, select Convert now and download the resulting ICO file. Processing happens in your browser.
Is this PNG to ICO converter private?
Yes. Your selected file is processed locally and is not uploaded to ConvertME.
Do I need an account to convert PNG files?
No. The converter is free to use without sign-up or watermarks.
What will my ICO download contain?
A new ICO file is rendered locally and made available for immediate download.