Create Professional ICO Files from Any Image Format

ICO files are essential for creating favicons and application icons that work across all browsers and operating systems. Our ICO converter transforms PNG, JPG, GIF, and other image formats into professional ICO files containing multiple icon sizes. This ensures your icons display perfectly whether they're used as browser favicons, desktop shortcuts, or application icons.

Unlike simple file renaming, our converter creates proper ICO files with multiple image sizes embedded in a single file. This approach guarantees optimal display quality across different contexts - from 16x16 pixel browser tabs to 48x48 pixel desktop icons.

How to Convert Images to ICO Format

1. Upload Images: Drag and drop your image files or click to browse. Supports PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, and WebP formats.
2. Select Icon Sizes: Choose which sizes to include in your ICO file (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64). Multiple sizes ensure compatibility.
3. Convert & Download: Click "Convert to ICO" to process your images. Download the generated ICO files for use as favicons or application icons.

Frequently Asked Questions About ICO Converter

How do I convert an ICO file to PNG?

To convert ICO to PNG, use our ICO to PNG converter tool. Upload your ICO file, and the tool will extract and convert the highest quality image to PNG format. This is useful when you need to edit or use icon images in other applications.

What is the ICO format?

ICO is Microsoft's icon file format that can contain multiple images at different sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, 128x128) within a single file. It's primarily used for favicons, desktop icons, and application icons in Windows systems.

Can I just change PNG to ICO?

No, simply renaming a PNG file to .ico won't work properly. PNG and ICO have different file structures. You need a proper converter that can create the ICO container format and generate multiple icon sizes for optimal compatibility across different systems and browsers.

How to export an ICO file from Illustrator or Photoshop?

Neither Illustrator nor Photoshop natively support ICO export. First export your design as PNG at your desired size (preferably 256x256 or 512x512), then use our ICO converter to create the ICO file with multiple sizes. This ensures better compatibility and quality.

What is the difference between favicon and ICO?

A favicon is the small icon displayed in browser tabs and bookmarks, while ICO is the file format commonly used for favicons. Favicons can also be PNG, SVG, or other formats, but ICO remains the most widely supported format across all browsers and systems.