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Convert PNG images to ICO format for Windows icons and favicons
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Tool usage guide
Easily convert your PNG images into ICO format with this efficient utility, perfect for creating custom Windows application icons and website favicons.
Background
A developer needs to add a branded favicon to a new website to improve user recognition in browser tabs.
Problem
The logo is currently a high-resolution PNG, but browsers require an ICO format for the favicon.
How to use
Upload the logo PNG and set the size to 32 pixels for a standard favicon.
size: 32Outcome
A perfectly sized 32x32 ICO file ready to be implemented as a website favicon.
Background
A user wants to replace the default icon of a desktop shortcut with a custom graphic.
Problem
Windows shortcuts require the ICO format, but the custom graphic is saved as a PNG.
How to use
Upload the custom graphic and use the default 256-pixel setting to ensure high quality.
size: 256An ICO file is an image format used for icons in Microsoft Windows and as favicons for websites.
This tool currently supports processing one PNG file at a time.
Yes, the maximum file size for the uploaded PNG is 10 MB.
The tool defaults to 256 pixels if no specific size is provided.
Yes, the conversion process preserves the transparency of your original PNG file.
Outcome
A high-resolution ICO file that can be applied to the Windows shortcut properties.