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ICO to PNG Converter

Open .ico files and save every icon size inside as a PNG with transparency. Reads PNG and classic bitmap icons, including old 1, 4 and 8-bit Windows icons.

ICO to PNG Converter1 free run a dayNewImage ConvertersRuns in your browser

Works in your browser. What you paste or upload is processed on your device.

Key features of the ICO to PNG converter

  • Shows every image inside the ICO with its size and colour depth
  • Exports every size, or only the largest, as PNG
  • Reads PNG and bitmap (BMP/DIB) icon entries
  • Supports 1, 4, 8, 16, 24 and 32-bit icons, with transparency masks
  • Keeps alpha transparency
  • Up to 30 ICO files per run, with a ZIP download
  • Works offline in your browser; nothing is uploaded

How to use the ICO to PNG converter

  1. Choose ICO files

    Click the box or drop one or more .ico files onto it.

  2. Check what's inside

    The tool lists each image in the icon with its pixel size and type.

  3. Pick what to export

    Choose Every size for one PNG per size, or Largest only for one PNG per file.

  4. Convert and download

    Press Convert to PNG and download the files one by one or as a ZIP.

What is an ICO to PNG converter?

An ICO file usually holds several versions of the same icon, for example 16, 32, 48 and 256 px. Most image viewers only show one of them, and many apps and websites won't accept .ico at all. Converting ICO to PNG pulls out the individual images as ordinary PNG files.

This tool reads the icon directory in your browser and shows a thumbnail of every image inside, with its size and type, before you convert. It then saves each size as its own PNG, or just the largest one per file. It reads both kinds of icon data: PNG-compressed icons (used for 256 px and by modern tools) and classic bitmap icons in 1, 4, 8, 16, 24 and 32-bit colour, applying the transparency mask so old icons keep see-through backgrounds.

Limits: the PNG is only as big as the largest size stored in the ICO. A favicon.ico that holds only 16 and 32 px gives 16 and 32 px PNGs, and enlarging them later will blur them. Damaged entries are skipped and listed. Animated cursors (.ani) are not supported.

Why use an ICO to PNG converter?

You may need a logo that only exists as a favicon.ico, want to reuse an old Windows icon in a document or design, or need to check what sizes an icon file really contains. Pulling out the original images avoids the blur you get from screenshots.

ICO to PNG converter: frequently asked questions

Something else? Ask the team

Why do I get several PNG files from one ICO?

An ICO file stores the same icon at several sizes. With Every size selected, each one becomes its own PNG, named with its size (for example logo-32x32.png). Choose Largest only if you want just one.

Can I get a large, high-resolution PNG from a favicon.ico?

Only as large as the biggest image stored in it. Many favicon.ico files contain only 16, 32 and 48 px. Enlarging those will look blurry; look for an SVG or larger PNG of the logo instead.

Will the PNG keep the transparent background?

Yes. Transparency from 32-bit icons and the transparency mask of older icons are both kept.

My file says it isn't a valid ICO. Why?

Some files named .ico are really PNG or JPG images renamed. The tool tells you when that's the case: rename the file to .png and open it directly.

Can I convert ICO to PNG on a phone?

Yes. Open this page in Safari or Chrome on your phone, tap the box and choose the .ico file from Files or Downloads.

Are my icon files uploaded?

No. The ICO is read in your browser, and the PNGs are created on your device.

Is the ICO to PNG converter free?

You get one free run of this tool per day, with no account. After that, each run costs 5 credits from a free AI Rank Lab account (1 credit = 1 US cent). One run is one press of the main button, however many files are in it.

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