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

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

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
Free	10 MB	50 files	3 at once
Pro	50 MB	200 files	6 at once
Business	100 MB	1000 files	10 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 each

How it works:

Files up to 0 MB: 1 credit (minimum)
Over 0 MB: 1 credit (maximum cap)

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

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
Free	50 credits/day	—
Pro	—	10,000 credits/month
Business	—	30,000 credits/month

Daily credits (Free tier, including guests) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro & Business) reset on your billing cycle date.

Note: With 1 credit each, icons under 0 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 10,000 icons per month.

Answers at a Glance

Quick answers to common questions.

Choose Your Plan

Limits shown for ICO to PNG conversion. One subscription unlocks the entire Tools.FAST Network. Plans cover Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, PDF.FAST (soon), and all future tools.

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Free

For occasional personal use

10 MB per file
50 files per batch
3 parallel conversions
50 credits/day
Standard priority
Email support

No sign-up required. Create an account for your own credit pool.

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Pro

$9 /month

For independent work

50 MB per file
200 files per batch
6 parallel conversions
10,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
High priority
Email & chat support
One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network

Business

$19 /month

1 seat

For production scale

100 MB per file
1000 files per batch
10 parallel conversions
30,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
Add seats to invite team members
Highest priority
Priority email & chat support
One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network

How Credits Work

Usually 1 credit per conversion. Exact cost shown before you start.
Credits refresh monthly on your billing cycle.
Unused credits roll over, capped at your plan's monthly amount.
One subscription, all sites. Works across Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, and future tools.

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What's New in ICO to PNG

Latest improvements to this converter

Last updated December 21, 2025

Dec 21, 2025

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