An ICO file is hard to edit or use anywhere except as an icon. This ICO to PNG converter extracts the picture from an icon file as a PNG, so you can edit it, enlarge it for reference or reuse it in another design.
Convert ICO to PNG
Add your ICO files, check the settings and download them as PNG. Batch conversion, no sign-up and no watermark.
When you need the icon as a PNG
- Editing a favicon you no longer have the source for.
- Using an app or website icon in a slide or document.
- Checking what a favicon really looks like at full size.
- Rebuilding a logo from its icon.
Convert ICO to PNG
- Add your ICO file with drag and drop or “Choose files”.
- Keep PNG selected under “Convert to”.
- Download the PNG, or several through “Download all (ZIP)”.
Size and quality
Icons are small. Many favicons are only 16 or 32 pixels wide, and some icon files contain several sizes. The PNG will be as large as the icon image allows, so a tiny icon stays tiny. Enlarging a small PNG in an editor makes it blurry, so if you need a bigger version, redraw the icon or find a larger source.
| Feature | ICO | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Small | Small to moderate |
| Quality | Icon container, may hold several sizes | Lossless |
| Transparency | Supported | Supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Compatibility | Windows, browsers, icon tools | Almost everything |
| Best for | Favicons and app icons | Editing and reuse |
Tips
- Keep the PNG as your editable version.
- Use the highest resolution icon in the file when it has several.
- Check transparent areas on a dark and a light background.
- To go the other way, use PNG to ICO.
Troubleshooting
The PNG is tiny
The icon itself is small. Look for a larger source image.
The background is not transparent
The icon may have a solid background. Remove it in an editor.
The file will not load
Check that it is a real ICO file and not a renamed image.
Private
Files are converted in your browser and not uploaded. No account and no watermark.
Why is my PNG so small?
Many icons are only 16 to 64 pixels wide, and the PNG matches the icon size.
Does ICO to PNG keep transparency?
Yes. Transparent areas of the icon remain transparent.
Can I enlarge the icon?
Enlarging a small raster image makes it blurry. Redraw the icon for a larger version.
Can I convert several ICO files?
Yes. Add them all and download a ZIP.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Related converters
See PNG to ICO, JPG to ICO, SVG to PNG and the main image converter.