ICO to PNG Converter
Free, no upload — files never leave your device
How to use ICO to PNG Converter
- Drop your ICO files here or paste them
- Wait while each icon converts on your device
- Download each PNG, or all of them as a ZIP
About ICO files
ICO files hold icons: program and folder icons in Windows and favicons on websites. One ICO usually stores the same picture several times at different sizes, from a tiny 16 pixel version for browser tabs up to 256 pixels for the Windows desktop. Most image editors, design tools and upload forms do not open ICO, while PNG works everywhere and keeps the same transparent background.
This converter opens each ICO on your device, picks the largest size inside and saves it as a PNG. It reads both kinds of icons you will meet: modern ones that store PNG images inside, and classic bitmap icons from older Windows programs and sites. Nothing is uploaded, so you can convert icons from internal tools or unreleased apps.
Getting a website's favicon
Most sites keep their icon at /favicon.ico, for example example.com/favicon.ico. Open that address in your browser, save the file and drop it here to get a PNG for a presentation, a document or a design mockup. Logos belong to their owners, so check the brand's guidelines before you publish one.
When the PNG comes out small
An icon can only be as large as the biggest size its creator saved. Many older favicons stop at 32 or 48 pixels, and the PNG will be that small too. Enlarging it in an editor makes it blurry. For a sharp logo, look for the original image on the brand's press or media page.
Questions and answers
Is it safe?
Yes. Conversion happens in your browser, and your icons are never uploaded.
Which size do I get?
An ICO file often holds the same icon in several sizes. The converter saves the largest one, usually 256 or 48 pixels, so you get the sharpest picture.
Is the transparent background kept?
Yes. Transparent areas of the icon stay transparent in the PNG.
Does it work with old Windows icons?
Yes. Both modern icons with PNG images inside and classic bitmap icons from older Windows programs and websites are supported.
Can I convert cursor files (.cur)?
No. Cursors use a related but separate format, and the converter accepts icons only.