# Convert PNG to ICO

Convert PNG images to ICO format for Windows icons and favicons

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/png-to-ico

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** png, ico, convert, image, format, icon, favicon

## Overview

Easily convert your PNG images into ICO format with this efficient utility, perfect for creating custom Windows application icons and website favicons.

## Inputs

- **PNG Image File** (file): Select PNG image to convert
- **Icon Size (pixels)** (number): Enter icon size in pixels (default: 256)

## When to use

- When you need to create a favicon for your website to display in browser tabs.
- When you want to customize the desktop icon for a Windows application or shortcut.
- When you need to convert high-quality PNG graphics into a multi-resolution icon format.

## How it works

- Upload your source PNG image file using the file selector.
- Specify your desired icon size in pixels, ranging from 16 to 1024.
- Click the convert button to process the image and download your new ICO file.

## Use cases

- Generating professional favicons for web development projects.
- Creating custom desktop icons for personal software shortcuts.
- Preparing image assets for Windows software distribution.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is an ICO file?

An ICO file is an image format used for icons in Microsoft Windows and as favicons for websites.

### Can I convert multiple images at once?

This tool currently supports processing one PNG file at a time.

### Is there a limit to the file size?

Yes, the maximum file size for the uploaded PNG is 10 MB.

### What is the default icon size?

The tool defaults to 256 pixels if no specific size is provided.

### Does the tool support transparency?

Yes, the conversion process preserves the transparency of your original PNG file.

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## Samples

- [PNG Viewer Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/png-viewer-samples): Sample PNG, BMP and AVIF images for the in-browser PNG Viewer
- [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion
- [Web Image Processing Go Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-go): Web Go image processing examples including image reading/saving, image resizing, and format conversion
- [PNG Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/png-samples): Sample PNG images in different aspect ratios and resolutions

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