
Convert PSD to ICO — Favicons and Windows Icons
Convert PSD to ICO online to make a favicon or Windows icon in several sizes. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.
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Why convert PSD to ICO?
- ICO is supported far more widely than PSD, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
- Transparent areas stay transparent: ICO supports smooth, partial transparency just like PSD.
- One ICO bundles the standard 16 to 256 px icon sizes (up to the size of your image), ready for a favicon.ico or a Windows shortcut.
- No Photoshop needed: the file is opened on our servers and you download a ready-to-use ICO.
What to expect when converting PSD to ICO
- Icons are square, so a non-square image is centred on a transparent square. Sizes larger than your image aren’t created, so start from at least 256 × 256 pixels.
- Layers are merged: you get the image as it looks with all visible layers combined.
PSD vs ICO
| Función | PSD | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre completo | Photoshop Document | Windows Icon |
| Origin | Adobe Photoshop’s native format since 1990 | Created by Microsoft for Windows icons |
| Compresión | Lossless, with layers | Lossless images at several sizes |
| Transparency | Yes — smooth, partial transparency | Yes — smooth, partial transparency |
| Animación | No | No |
| Color | Up to 32 bits per channel, RGB or CMYK | Full colour with transparency |
| Where it opens | Photoshop and a few other editors; not browsers or phones | Browsers (as favicon.ico), Windows and icon editors |
| Lo mejor para | editing in Photoshop with layers, masks and effects intact | website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons |
| Main drawback | large files that most apps can’t open | icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels |
In short: choose PSD for editing in Photoshop with layers, masks and effects intact; choose ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert PSD to ICO?
- Upload your PSD file above. It is converted to ICO 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 PSD to ICO lose quality?
- Each icon size is scaled down from your image and stored without further compression, so small sizes stay crisp.
- Will the ICO keep the transparent background?
- Yes. ICO supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
- PSD or ICO: which should I use?
- Use PSD for editing in Photoshop with layers, masks and effects intact. Use ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons. Keep in mind the main drawback of ICO: icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels.
- What is a PSD file?
- PSD keeps every Photoshop layer, mask and adjustment so a design stays editable. Outside Photoshop most apps can’t show it, so a flattened copy is needed for sharing.
- What sizes does the ICO file include?
- The standard icon sizes of 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256 pixels, skipping any larger than your image. Browsers and Windows pick the best size automatically.
- Is the PSD to ICO 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 PSD to ICO
Revise las capacidades principales antes de comenzar.
- Convert PSD files to ICO online
- Bundle standard icon sizes from 16 to 256 px in one file
- Switch to any other output format in Settings
- Batch-convert many PSD files into one ZIP
- Preview the result before you download
Referencia de configuración
5 ajustes
Controles disponibles para PSD to ICO.
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
- For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).
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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