Convert ICO to PNG — Lossless, With Transparency
Convert ICO to PNG online for a lossless image that keeps transparency. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.
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Why convert ICO to PNG?
- PNG is supported far more widely than ICO, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
- Transparent areas stay transparent: PNG supports smooth, partial transparency just like ICO.
- PNG is made for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.
What to expect when converting ICO to PNG
- Tu archivo ICO original no se modifica: descargas una copia nueva en PNG.
- The PNG keeps the pixel dimensions of your ICO.
ICO vs. PNG
| Función | ICO | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre completo | Icono de Windows | Portable Network Graphics |
| Origen | Created by Microsoft for Windows icons | Published as a W3C standard in 1996 |
| Compresión | Lossless images at several sizes | Sin pérdida |
| Transparencia | Yes — smooth, partial transparency | Yes — smooth, partial transparency |
| Animación | No | No |
| Color | Color completo con transparencia | Hasta 16 bits por canal |
| Dónde se abre | Browsers (as favicon.ico), Windows and icon editors | All browsers, phones, computers and image editors |
| Lo mejor para | website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons | screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs |
| Principal inconveniente | icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels | large files for photographs |
In short: choose ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert ICO to PNG?
- Upload your ICO file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
- Does converting ICO to PNG lose quality?
- No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
- Will the PNG keep the transparent background?
- Yes. PNG supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
- ICO or PNG: which should I use?
- Use ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.
- ¿Qué es un archivo ICO?
- An ICO file bundles one picture at several sizes, from 16 to 256 pixels, so browsers and Windows can pick the sharpest version for a tab, bookmark or desktop shortcut.
- Is the ICO to PNG converter free?
- Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.
Lo que puedes hacer con ICO a PNG
Revise las capacidades principales antes de comenzar.
- Convert ICO files to PNG online
- Keep every pixel with lossless PNG output
- Switch to any other output format in Settings
- Batch-convert many ICO files into one ZIP
- Preview the result before you download
Referencia de configuración
5 ajustes
Controles disponibles para ICO a PNG.
Ajustes
- Formato de salidaDesplegable
- Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Opciones: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
- CalidadControl deslizanteRango: 20–100 · Predeterminado: 90
- For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
- Modo sin pérdidasActivado / Desactivado
- For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
- Relleno de fondoSelector de color
- Para resultados en JPG, BMP e imagen a PDF, que no admiten transparencia: el color que rellena las zonas transparentes (blanco por defecto).
Modo
- Archivo único / Por lotesDesplegable
- Procese un archivo o un lote con configuraciones compartidas. Los resultados del lote se descargan como un ZIP.Opciones: Archivo únicoPor lotes
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