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Convert ICO to PNG

Convert your .ico files to .png format online. No software to install.

Convert ICO to PNG now

Free account: 10 conversions a month. Pro: 100 a month.

How to convert ICO to PNG

1

Upload

Drag and drop your .ico file or click to browse.

2

Choose format

Select PNG as your output format.

3

Download

Click Convert and download your .png file.

Why convert ICO to PNG?

Both ICO and PNG preserve image quality without loss. The conversion between these formats is about choosing the format that best fits your workflow and platform requirements.

ICO vs PNG: technical comparison

ICO (Icon File Format, introduced in 1985) uses None (BMP payload) or PNG payload compression. PNG (Portable Network Graphics, introduced in 1996) uses DEFLATE (lossless) compression. ICO browser support: Universal. PNG browser support: Universal.

What happens to quality?

Both ICO and PNG use lossless compression. The conversion preserves 100% of the original data — the output file is pixel-for-pixel (or sample-for-sample) identical to the input. No quality is lost during this conversion.

File size impact

Typical ICO file size: A multi-size favicon (16+32+48+256): ~15-100 KB. Typical PNG file size: A 12MP photo: ~15-25 MB; a 800x600 screenshot: ~200-500 KB. Expect a dramatic file size reduction — often 5-20x smaller — when converting from uncompressed ICO to PNG.

Common use cases

  • Converting ICO files to PNG for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
  • Converting ICO files to PNG for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
  • Converting ICO files to PNG for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
Pro tip

For the best conversion results, always start from the highest quality source file available. Converting from a previously compressed file compounds any existing compression artifacts. When in doubt, use higher quality settings — you can always re-convert at lower quality later, but you cannot recover quality that has been lost.

Why use SquishConvert for ICO to PNG?

Free plan

Free account: 10 conversions a month. Pro: 100 a month. No watermarks.

Quick & easy

Create a free account in 10 seconds and start converting immediately. No credit card required.

Where your file goes

Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to our provider CloudConvert, which converts it and deletes it after the conversion, within 24 hours at most. Details in our Privacy Policy.

Works everywhere

Convert files from any device: desktop, tablet, or phone. No software to install, works in any modern browser.

358+ conversions

SquishConvert supports over 358 file conversion combinations across images, documents, audio, and video.

High quality output

Your converted .png file maintains the best possible quality. No unnecessary compression or quality loss.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert ICO to PNG?

Free account: 10 conversions a month. Pro: 100 a month.

How long does it take to convert ICO to PNG?

It depends on the file size and on the queue at our provider. Small files usually take a few seconds.

Is my ICO file safe when converting?

Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to our provider CloudConvert, which converts it and deletes it after the conversion, within 24 hours at most. Details in our Privacy Policy.

What is the maximum file size for ICO to PNG?

Free users can convert files up to 10 MB. Pro users can convert files up to 500 MB.

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