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PNG to ICO favicon converter

PNG to ICO Converter

Convert PNG to ICO online. Upload a PNG image, choose favicon sizes, keep transparency, preview the image, and download a ready-to-use ICO file.

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Create favicon-ready icons

Build multi-size ICO files for websites, apps, browser tabs, shortcuts and branding assets.

Free PNG to ICO Converter Tool

Upload a PNG image and convert it into a downloadable ICO file with multiple icon sizes.

Upload PNG

Click or drop PNG here Supports .png files. Maximum file size: 30 MB.
For best favicon quality, upload a square PNG image at least 256×256 pixels with a clean transparent background.

ICO Output

Ready to Convert

Upload a PNG file and click convert to create an ICO file.

ICO download and icon details will appear here after conversion.
Enabled PHP GD
0 Icon Sizes
0 px Source Width
0 KB ICO Size
This converter uses server-side PHP GD to build a real multi-size ICO. Your PNG upload is held temporarily for conversion; generated ICO files and preview images are cleaned up after 24 hours when this page is accessed. Avoid uploading sensitive images.

Why Convert PNG to ICO for Favicons and Windows Icons?

Use this PNG to ICO converter when your source artwork is a PNG and you need a multi-size favicon or Windows icon. For other source formats, use our general ICO converter instead.

Upload PNG Images

Convert .png files into ICO with secure upload validation and real PNG format checking.

Multiple Icon Sizes

Create ICO files with common favicon sizes like 16×16, 32×32, 48×48 and 256×256.

Download ICO

Preview the generated icon at the largest chosen size and download one ICO file containing the selected icon resolutions.

PNG vs ICO: Multi-Size Icons and Transparency

PNG to ICO conversion changes a PNG image into an ICO icon file. ICO files are commonly used for website favicons, desktop shortcuts, Windows icons and app branding.

This tool validates your PNG file, resizes it into selected square icon sizes, preserves transparency when selected, and writes the final ICO file using native PHP.

Preset Sizes Included Best Use
Favicon 16×16, 32×32, 48×48 Website favicon.ico
Full icon pack 16×16 to 256×256 App and browser icons
Small 16×16, 32×32 Lightweight favicon
Large 64×64, 128×128, 256×256 High resolution icons
Transparency Preserved in output Clean logo icons

How to Convert PNG to ICO Online

Convert PNG to ICO in three simple steps.

Upload PNG

Select a .png image from your device and choose the ICO size preset.

Create ICO

The tool validates the PNG, resizes it into icon sizes, and writes a real ICO file.

Download File

Preview the generated icon frame and download your multi-size .ico file for a website or Windows shortcut.

PNG to ICO Converter FAQs

Common questions about PNG conversion, ICO output, favicon sizes, transparency and server requirements.

A PNG to ICO converter generates a Windows-compatible .ico file from a PNG image. One ICO can contain multiple image sizes for favicons and desktop icons.
Yes. It creates a real downloadable .ico file with multiple PNG-based icon frames inside one ICO package.
Yes, transparency is preserved when you select the transparent background option and your PNG contains alpha transparency.
Start with a clear square PNG at least 256×256 pixels, especially when including a 256×256 icon frame. Small source images may look soft if enlarged.
No. This PNG to ICO Converter does not need PHP exec(), Imagick, FFmpeg, Composer, cURL or a database. It only needs PHP GD with PNG support.