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Free PNG to ICO Converter
Convert PNG logos and icons into a multi-size ICO favicon (16, 32, 48, and 64 px) in your browser. Files are not uploaded. Free daily conversions, no watermark.
Drop your PNG files here
or click to browse · PNG up to 25 MB each
30 free conversions per day per tool · Pro for unlimited
100% private. Your files never leave your device. Nothing is uploaded, stored or read by us.
- 🔒 Private: files stay in your browser
- No signup
- No watermark
- Free: 30 conversions/day
How to convert PNG to ICO
Add a PNG
Drop a square (or near-square) PNG logo, or browse to select one or more files.
Convert locally
Click Convert. Resizing and ICO packing stay on your device.
Download ICO
Save favicon.ico for your site root, or use the ZIP when converting several PNGs.
Why use our PNG to ICO converter
Private browser conversion
Your PNG stays on your device while we build the ICO output. Nothing is uploaded for the conversion itself.
No signup to start
Convert immediately. An account is only needed if you want Pro for higher daily limits.
No watermark
The downloaded ICO is clean—no stamps or forced branding on free or Pro runs.
Works on any modern device
Use Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari on desktop or mobile. Nothing to install.
Honest free limits
30 free conversions per day per tool, with clear Pro upgrades when you need more.
Your files stay private
This PNG converter runs entirely in your browser. When you drop a file, it stays on your device—we never upload it to our servers, store a copy, or open it on our side. We cannot see what is inside your PNG, and refreshing or closing the page clears everything from memory instantly. No account is required to convert.
Note: like most websites, we may use cookies for ads and analytics on public pages. That is separate from your document—those scripts never receive your file contents.
What is PNG?
PNG is the usual source for logos and UI icons. It supports transparency, which matters for favicons on light and dark browser chrome.
What is ICO?
ICO is still the standard for Windows icons and classic favicon.ico files. A single ICO can embed several PNG sizes so browsers pick the resolution they need.
Why convert PNG to ICO
You convert PNG to ICO when you need a favicon.ico for a static site, when Windows tooling expects .ico, or when you want one download that includes 16–64 px sizes. Browser-only conversion keeps brand assets on your device. Practical notes for PNG to ICO: treat PNG as your working source whenever you still need to edit, and treat ICO as the distribution format you hand to other people or upload into picky systems. Before you convert, confirm you are allowed to transform the file—especially for ebooks, photos of IDs, and client work covered by an NDA. After conversion, open the ICO output once on the same device you will use to share it; catch rotation, cropping, or missing pages early. If something looks wrong, revisit the source PNG: password locks, rare codecs, animated frames, or scanned pages without OCR explain most failures. For repeat jobs, keep a small checklist—file size under the free limit, orientation fixed, sensitive metadata removed, and a clear filename with the ICO extension. This png to ico converter flow is meant for everyday private conversions in the browser, not for guaranteed print-shop color management or courtroom-grade forensics. When you outgrow the free daily allowance, Pro simply raises limits; it does not change the browser-local privacy model for this tool. Finally, prefer descriptive downloads such as “invoice-march.ico” over generic names so you can find the right ICO later without reopening every file. If you convert the same PNG repeatedly while iterating on design or copy, keep a dated folder of ICO outputs so you can roll back when a stakeholder prefers an earlier version. Small habits like these matter more than chasing mythical “perfect” conversion settings for everyday PNG to ICO jobs. When in doubt, convert a sample page or image first, then run the full batch once you like the result.
Tips for best results
- Start from a sharp square PNG at 256×256 or larger for cleaner small sizes.
- Non-square PNGs are centered on a transparent square canvas.
- Each ICO includes 16, 32, 48, and 64 px PNG payloads.
- For extracting a PNG from an existing favicon, use ICO to PNG.
- Stay within free size and daily conversion limits.
Frequently asked questions
Is PNG to ICO free?
Yes, with free daily conversions and no watermark. Pro raises limits.
Do you upload my PNG files?
No. Conversion runs in your browser. Files are not uploaded for this tool.
What sizes are included?
Each ICO embeds 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, and 64×64 PNG images.
Will transparency be kept?
Yes. Transparent PNG pixels stay transparent in the embedded icon sizes.
Can I convert on mobile?
Yes, in a modern mobile browser.
What limits apply?
Free tier follows the MB and daily caps on the tool page.
Is it safe to convert PNG files here?
Yes for privacy of your document: conversion runs in your browser. Your PNG file is not uploaded to our servers for conversion, and we do not store or read it. Refreshing or closing the page clears it. The website may still use cookies for ads and analytics, which is separate from your file.
Do you store or read my files?
No. For browser-based tools we never receive your file contents. Quota checks only count how many conversions you run.
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Need more than free limits?
Free tier includes 30 conversions per day and files up to 25 MB, with batch support. Pro raises daily limits and file size (up to 100 MB) when you convert often.
View Pro plansLast updated: October 17, 2026