Convert ICO to PNG Online Free

Extract images from ICO icon files and save them as standard PNG images. Perfect for recovering icons, editing favicons, or converting Windows icons for cross-platform use.

Quick Answer

To convert ICO to PNG, drop your .ico file into the converter. ChangeThisFile extracts the largest image from the ICO container and saves it as a PNG with full transparency preserved. The conversion happens in your browser - no files are uploaded to any server.

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ICO vs PNG: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

FeatureICOPNG
PurposeWindows icons, faviconsGeneral-purpose images
SizesMultiple sizes in one fileSingle size per file
TransparencyYesYes (full alpha)
Max dimensions256x256Unlimited
PlatformWindows-centricUniversal
EditingNeeds icon editorAny image editor
Best forApp icons, faviconsGraphics, web, editing

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Extracting favicons for redesign

Need to update a website's favicon but only have the .ico file? Convert to PNG to get an editable version you can modify in any image editor.

Using Windows icons in design projects

ICO files from Windows applications can't be used directly in design tools like Figma or Canva. Converting to PNG makes them available for any design project.

Creating icon libraries

Standardize your icon collection by converting ICO files to PNG. PNG is the universal format for icon libraries and works across all platforms.

Recovering application icons

Extract application icons from ICO files for documentation, screenshots, or brand asset collections. PNG provides a clean, editable format.

How to Convert ICO to PNG

  1. 1

    Upload your ICO file

    Drag and drop your .ico file into the converter, or click browse to select it from your device.

  2. 2

    Largest size extracted

    The converter reads the ICO container and extracts the largest embedded image, rendering it as a PNG with transparency preserved.

  3. 3

    Download the PNG

    Save the extracted PNG image. It includes full alpha transparency from the original icon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The converter extracts the largest image embedded in the ICO file. Modern ICO files typically include a 256x256 version. Older icons may only have 32x32 or 48x48 sizes.

Yes. Both legacy 1-bit transparency masks and modern 32-bit alpha channels from ICO files are converted to PNG's full alpha transparency.

Currently the converter extracts the largest size for the best quality output. Multi-size extraction may be added in a future update.

ICO is a container format used by Windows for application icons and web favicons. A single .ico file can contain multiple images at different sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 256x256) and color depths.

Yes, use our PNG to ICO converter. It creates a proper multi-size ICO file from your PNG image, suitable for favicons and Windows application icons.

Most image editors (Photoshop, GIMP, Preview) have limited ICO support. Converting to PNG gives you a universally supported format that any editor can open and modify.

Yes. Favicon.ico files are standard ICO files and are fully supported. The converter extracts the best quality image available in the favicon.

Yes. All conversion happens in your browser. No files are transmitted to any server, making this safe for confidential or proprietary icon assets.

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