Step 1: Submit your PNG files using the button above or by pull and release.
Step 2: Click the 'Transform' button to start the transformation.
Step 3: Save your converted ICO files.
PNG to ICO Transformation FAQ
How do I convert PNG to ICO without losing image quality?
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Upload your PNG file, then our converter applies format-aware quality optimization for ICO output. For lossless formats (PNG, TIFF, BMP) we preserve every pixel; for lossy formats (JPG, WebP) you can tune the quality factor before download.
Does PNG to ICO conversion preserve transparency?
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Transparency survives when going to PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF or SVG. Converting to JPG flattens the alpha channel against a white background — if you need transparency, target a transparency-aware format instead of ICO.
What about EXIF metadata when converting PNG to ICO?
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In most conversions, camera EXIF fields such as the camera model and GPS position are not carried into the ICO. There is no setting on this page to keep or remove metadata, so check the result with a metadata viewer if it matters.
Can I batch-convert hundreds of PNG files to ICO at once?
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Several files in one job need a paid plan. Free use is one file per conversion, one conversion an hour. On a paid plan you can add several files to one job, then download each result on its own or all of them in one ZIP.
What resolution and dimensions will my ICO file have?
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Default behaviour is 1:1 — your ICO output has the same pixel dimensions as the source PNG. If you need to resize as part of the conversion, use the /resize-image/ tool after conversion, or chain it with the /image-resize/ utility.
How small can the ICO file get without visible artifacts?
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For JPG / WebP, quality 75-85 typically gets the file 60-80% smaller than the source PNG with no visible difference at normal viewing distance. For lossless targets (PNG, TIFF), expect smaller savings — usually 5-30% via better deflate / LZW compression.
Are my PNG files private during conversion?
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Yes. Uploaded PNG files are processed on our own conversion servers, no person reviews them, and they are never shared. The upload and the converted ICO are both deleted automatically about 24 hours after the conversion, which leaves time to download the result. See /privacy/ for the full policy.
Why is my converted ICO file bigger / smaller than I expected?
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A PNG file with strong compression (e.g. heavily lossy JPG) often grows when re-encoded to a lossless ICO (PNG, TIFF), and a high-bitrate lossless PNG often shrinks dramatically when going to JPG/WebP. The ratio depends on image content (photos compress differently from line art).
Can I use the converted ICO file commercially?
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Yes. The conversion is a format change — copyright on the image content stays with you (or whoever held it on the source PNG). We add no watermark, no metadata stamp, and claim no licence over the output.
