Convert ICO to PNG Online — Extract Icon Images

Extract the highest resolution image from Windows icons and favicons.

Drop up to 50 ICO files at once — no install, no sign-up required.

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50 MB per file Up to 50 files 3 parallel conversions 1 credit per 5 MB

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⚡ Median ICO to PNG time (last 10k jobs): 63ms

Resize: OffSmart Compression: OffMetadata: Strip

How it works

1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose ICO files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. Metadata stripped by default. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting. We never train AI models on uploads.
3 · Download & auto-delete
Grab your PNGs in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.

About ICO →

ICO is the standard format for website favicons—the small icons shown in browser tabs, bookmarks, and address bars. An ICO file can bundle multiple resolutions (16×16 up to 256×256 pixels) so browsers choose the best size for each context. Modern ICO files store images as PNG internally, preserving full transparency and sharp edges.

Learn more: ICO on Wikipedia

Originally created by Microsoft for Windows application icons, ICO remains the most widely supported favicon format across all browsers. While newer options like SVG favicons exist, ICO guarantees compatibility with every browser and platform.

About PNG →

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) provides lossless compression with full alpha channel transparency, making it the go-to format for graphics, screenshots, and images requiring pixel-perfect fidelity. Created in 1996 as a patent-free GIF alternative, PNG uses DEFLATE compression and supports both indexed color (PNG-8) and truecolor with alpha (PNG-24/32). Files are 3-10× larger than equivalent JPEGs but preserve every pixel exactly.

Learn more: PNG on Wikipedia

PNG is universally supported and ideal for logos, UI elements, diagrams, and any content where transparency or lossless editing matters. For photographic content without transparency needs, JPEG typically offers better compression efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What resolution will I get from my ICO file?

We extract the largest image stored in your ICO file—typically 256×256 pixels for modern icons, or 48×48 for older ones. ICO files are containers that hold multiple sizes; we automatically select the highest quality version.

Is transparency preserved?

Yes! PNG supports alpha transparency, so any transparent areas in your icon are preserved perfectly. This is ideal for logos, app icons, and overlays.

Do I lose any quality when extracting?

No quality is lost. Modern ICO files store images internally as PNG data—we extract it directly without re-encoding. Older BMP-based ICOs are converted to PNG losslessly with full color and transparency preservation.

Can I extract all sizes from an ICO file?

Currently, we extract only the largest resolution for maximum quality. The 256px version contains all the detail—you can resize it down in any image editor if you need smaller versions.

What about animated ICO files?

Animated ICO files (rare) will have their first or largest frame extracted. For full animation support, consider specialized animation tools.

What are the limits for this converter?

Tier	Max File Size	Max Files/Batch	Parallel Processing
Guest/Free	50 MB	50 files	3 at once
Pro	1024 MB	1000 files	6 at once

Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →

How are credits calculated for this conversion?

Cost: 1 credit per 5 MB

How it works:

Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
6-10 MB: 2 credits
11-15 MB: 3 credits
16-20 MB: 4 credits

Example: A 5 MB icon = 1 credit. A 95 MB icon = 19 credits.

Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).

What are my daily and monthly credit limits?

Credit allocations vary by account tier:

Tier	Daily Limit	Monthly Limit
Guest	100 credits/day	—
Free	100 credits/day	—
Pro	—	12,000 credits/month

Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.

Note: With 1 credit per 5 MB, icons under 5 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 icons per month.

Answers at a Glance

Quick answers to common questions.

What's New in ICO to PNG

Latest improvements to this converter

Last updated January 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

Added Resize, Smart Compression, and Metadata options.

Dec 21, 2025

Initial launch of ICO to PNG converter with automatic extraction of largest resolution from multi-size icon files.

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1 GB files 1,000 per batch Priority queue Web + API

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