PNG to ICO Converter
Convert PNG to ICO online, for free.
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How to Convert PNG to ICO?
- Click the “Choose Files” button to select your PNG images.
- Click the “Convert to ICO” button to start the conversion.
- When the status change to “Done” click the “Download ICO” button
Easy to Use
Simply upload your PNG files and click the convert button. You can also batch convert PNG to ICO format.
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The best web app to make high-quality icons with exact pixel size from your PNG images.
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This PNG to ICO converter is free. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, Edge, Firefox... pretty much any web browser. Plus, we upload files over a secure HTTPS connection and delete all files automatically after 2 hours. So you can convert files without worrying about file security and privacy.
What is a PNG (Portable Network Graphics) file?
Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is a raster-based file type that compresses images for portability. PNG images can have RGB or RGBA colors and support transparency, which makes them perfect for use in icons, or graphic designs. PNG also supports animations with better transparency (try our GIF to APNG). The benefits of using PNG are Plus, PNG is an open format that uses lossless compression.
How to open a PNG file?
Generally, PNG files will open in your operating system’s default image viewer. PNG files are also easily viewable on all web browsers. If you are having trouble opening PNG files, use our PNG to JPG, PNG to WebP, or PNG to BMP converters.
Alternative programs such as GIMP or Adobe Photoshop are useful for opening and editing PNG files. PNG files are a bit larger than other file types, so exercise caution when adding them to a web page. One interesting feature of PNG files is the ability to create transparency in the image, particularly a transparent background.
Developed by: PNG Development Group
Initial Release: 1 October 1996
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What is an ICO file?
ICO files contain pixel-based images that can have up to 256 x 256 pixels, 24-bit color, and 8-bit transparency. ICO files offer a convenient place to store and scale the images needed to display the icons so that Windows users can associate an image with an application.
How to open an ICO file?
Use Windows IconMaker to open, edit, and create an ICO file. CorelDRAW is an excellent program for opening, editing, and creating ICO files. To convert ICO files, consider using our online ICO Converter. Often, ICO files are converted to and from other file types to use certain images as icons or to save the icon image into an editable or portable format.
A popular program for manipulating ICO files is GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). ICO is supported by Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems. Other programs that can open ICO files include Microsoft Paint, Apple Preview, or IrfanView.
Developed by: Microsoft
Initial Release: 20 November 1985
Useful links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICO_(file_format)
https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/03/operating-system-interface-design-between-1981-2009/
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