How to convert a PNG to an ICO file
To convert PNG to ICO, upload one PNG, choose how it should be framed inside the square icon canvas, pick a transparent or solid background, and export. The converter generates a single .ico file containing the standard embedded sizes, all without sending the image to a server.
A square source PNG produces the cleanest icon, but you can use fit framing to keep the whole image visible with padding, or fill framing to crop it edge to edge. Transparency is preserved when the source artwork and chosen background allow it, which keeps favicons crisp against any page color.
- Upload one PNG image
- Choose fit or fill framing
- Pick transparent or solid background
- Export one multi-size .ico file
What an ICO file is used for
An .ico file is the classic Windows and web icon format, most commonly used as a site favicon (favicon.ico) and for desktop application and shortcut icons. Because a single .ico can embed several resolutions, browsers and the operating system pick the size they need from one file.
This page keeps the job focused on turning one PNG into one ICO, rather than burying it inside a larger favicon bundle generator. That makes it the fast path when all you need is a clean .ico for your site or app.