Convert ICO to PNG

Extract the highest quality PNG from your ICO files instantly.

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How to Convert ICO to PNG?

Extract high-quality images from ICO files instantly. Ideal for retrieving logos from favicons or desktop icons.

Upload ICO

Drag and drop your .ico file. We accept files up to 10MB.

Processing

Our engine automatically identifies and extracts the highest quality image from the container.

Download PNG

Get your high-resolution PNG file with preserved transparency, ready for use.

Pro Tip: Transparency Handling

ICO files often use transparent backgrounds. Converting to PNG ensures you keep that transparency intact for web design.

Engineering Philosophy

Extract Quality.
Preserve Clarity.

ICO files are often compressed containers holding multiple image sizes. Extracting the right image without losing quality can be tricky.

Our engine intelligently scans the ICO container to find the highest resolution and best color-depth version available. We then extract and convert it to a pristine PNG, preserving transparency and pixel details.

We operate on a "Verify & Vanish" architecture. Your images are processed in a secure, ephemeral tunnel and wiped instantly.

Built for Developers

Max Resolution

Automatically extracts the largest icon available in the file.

Identity Safe

Zero logs. Zero retention. Your brand stays yours.

Web Compatible

Converts specifically to web-ready PNG

Why Convert ICO to PNG?

ICO is a container format specifically designed for Windows icons and website favicons. While excellent for those purposes, it's not widely supported for general image use like sharing on social media, editing in standard software, or embedding in documents.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics), on the other hand, is the gold standard for lossless web images. By converting ICO to PNG, you unlock universal compatibility while keeping the crisp transparency and quality of your original icon.

ICO vs. PNG: When to switch?

Feature

ICO

PNG

Universal Compatibility

Yes

Transparency Support

Yes

File Size

Larger (Container)

Optimized

Web Display

Restricted

Standard

How the Conversion Works

Since an ICO file is a "collection" of images (e.g., a 16px, 32px, and 256px version all in one file), a simple conversion isn't enough.

Our tool parses the ICO binary structure to find the largest and highest bit-depth image available inside. It extracts that specific stream and saves it as a PNG. This ensures you're not getting a tiny, pixelated 16x16 icon when a high-definition 256x256 version was hidden inside!

Key Terminology

Lossless Compression

A method of reducing file size without losing any pixel data. Both PNG and ICO (usually) support this.

Alpha Channel

The layer of data in an image that controls transparency. Essentials for non-rectangular logos.

Container Format

Format like ICO that wraps multiple data streams (images) into a single file.

Tool Capabilities

InputICO

OutputPNG

ExtractionHighest Quality

Transparency Supported

100% Client Privacy

Files are processed in memory and never stored on disk.

Verify & Vanish™

User Feedback

"I needed to extract a logo from an old site's favicon. This got me the high-res version instantly!

Alex D.

Graphic Designer

"Simple, fast, and no weird artifacts in the image. Best converter I've found.

Priya M.

Web Dev

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this extract the highest quality image?

Yes. ICO files usually store multiple sizes (like 16px, 32px, 256px). Our tool automatically detects and extracts the largest, highest-quality version available in the file.

Can I convert multiple ICO files at once?

Currently, we process one file at a time to ensure maximum quality and extraction reliability.

Is it free to use?

Absolutely. You can convert as many ICO files to PNG as you need, free of cost.

Do you save my icons?

No. All processing happens on-the-fly, and the files are deleted from memory immediately after the conversion is generated.

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