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 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.

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

功能	PSD	ICO
全名	Photoshop Document	Windows Icon
Origin	Adobe Photoshop’s native format since 1990	Created by Microsoft for Windows icons
压缩	Lossless, with layers	Lossless images at several sizes
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
动画	否	否
颜色	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
最适合	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.

使用 PSD to ICO 可以做什么

在开始之前查看主要功能。

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

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设置参考

PSD to ICO 的可用控件。

设置

输出格式下拉框: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.选项: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
质量滑块范围: 20–100 · 默认: 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.
无损模式开／关: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
背景填充取色器: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).