A PNG to ICO converter and favicon generator in one
This png to ico converter turns a logo or graphic into a real ICO file, the format browsers and Windows use for icons. It is a free favicon generator and png to favicon tool too: one click gives you a favicon.ico with every common size packed inside.
It is png to ico free and png to ico online, with png to ico no sign up and png to ico no watermark. The conversion runs in your browser, so png to ico private means your unreleased logo never leaves your computer.
Png to ico multiple sizes in one file
An ICO is a small container. Ours holds sizes from 16 to 256 px, so the browser tab picks the 16 or 32 px version, the Windows taskbar a middle size, and a large desktop icon the 256 px one. You get a multi-size ICO without building each size by hand, from ico 32x32 up to ico 256x256.
Png to ico high quality
Each size is scaled down from your full PNG, so png to ico without losing quality is about starting large. Bulk png to ico or batch png to ico jobs of up to 30 files work too, handy when you need a set of app icons.
Png to ico transparent
You get a transparent ico: transparent pixels in your PNG stay transparent in the icon. A round logo therefore sits cleanly on light and dark browser tabs, with no white square around it.
Favicon sizes explained
A favicon is the little site icon in the browser tab, bookmarks and history. It is drawn very small, so the right source size matters.
| Size | Where it shows |
|---|---|
| 16 x 16 | Browser tab icon on standard screens |
| 32 x 32 | Tabs on high-density screens, Windows taskbar shortcuts |
| 48 x 48 | Windows desktop icon at normal size, Google search results (favicon 48x48) |
| 64 x 64 and 128 x 128 (favicon 64x64, favicon 128x128) | Large icon views, high-DPI displays |
| 256 x 256 | Extra large Windows icons and app icon ICO use |
Best favicon size for your source PNG
Start from a square PNG of at least 256 x 256 px; 512 x 512 is ideal. The converter scales it down to each size, and scaling down always looks better than scaling up.
Why favicon 16x16 needs a simple design
At ico 16x16 you have 256 pixels in total. Fine text and thin lines disappear. Use a bold initial, a simple mark or the strongest shape from your logo.
Favicon 32x32 and 48x48
These are the sizes most people actually see. Check your icon at this scale before you publish.
Prepare your logo before converting
Good icons come from good sources, whether you use this favicon maker or any other favicon converter. A few minutes of prep makes a clear difference.
Square logo for favicon
Icons are square. If your logo is wide, crop the symbol part with crop at 1:1 so it is not squashed. Leave a thin margin so it does not touch the edges.
Favicon transparent background
If your logo sits on a white box, remove the background first. The result looks right on light and dark tabs, which also helps favicon dark mode display.
Favicon from photo or text
A favicon from photo sources rarely reads well at 16 px, so crop to a face or a single object. For a favicon from text, set one or two bold letters in the photo editor on a solid colour and export PNG.
Favicon from Canva design
Export your design as PNG at 512 x 512, then convert it here to get a favicon from PNG. The same goes for any favicon from logo files made in other design apps; logo to ico is the same job.
Favicon for local business website
A shop, clinic or coaching centre site looks more trustworthy with its own icon in the tab. Use the initial or symbol from your signboard.
How to add a favicon to your website
This is how to make a favicon live. After you create favicon files with the favicon.ico generator, put them where browsers look.
Root folder favicon
Upload favicon.ico to the root of your site, next to your home page. Many browsers request /favicon.ico automatically.
Add favicon to HTML with link rel icon
Add this line inside the head of your pages: <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" sizes="any">. That tells every browser where your website icon lives.
Favicon for WordPress, Blogger and Shopify
For favicon for WordPress, open Appearance, Customize, Site Identity and upload the site icon. A favicon for Blogger goes under Settings, Favicon. A favicon for Shopify is set in the theme editor under Theme settings, Favicon. Some of these ask for a PNG, so keep your square PNG too.
Favicon for Google search results
Google can show your favicon in search results next to your site name. It uses a square icon that is a multiple of 48 px, which the sizes in our ICO cover, and it must be reachable by Google.
Windows icons: desktop, folder and shortcut
ICO is also the native Windows icon format, so this ico converter and icon converter works for more than websites.
Desktop icon and shortcut icon
Right-click a shortcut, choose Properties, then Change Icon, and browse to your ICO. The 256 px size keeps it sharp at large icon view.
Folder icon
Right-click a folder, choose Properties, Customize, then Change Icon. A custom folder icon makes project folders easy to spot.
Exe icon and app icon ICO
Developers can use the same file as an app icon when building a Windows program. The multi-size ico with multiple resolutions is what installers and build tools expect.
Fix favicon problems
Favicon not showing
Check that the file loads at yoursite.com/favicon.ico and that the link rel icon tag points to the right path. Then clear the favicon cache: browsers hold old icons for a long time, so try a private window or add ?v=2 to the file path.
Favicon blurry
A blurry icon usually means the source was small or detailed. Start from 512 px, simplify the design, and increase contrast. If your only logo is tiny, upscale it first.
Wrong colours or a white box
Your PNG probably had a white background instead of transparency. Remove the background and convert again.
ICO vs PNG and other formats
What is an ICO file? It is an icon container that holds several sizes of the same picture in one ICO file. A PNG holds one size.
Favicon PNG or ICO?
Modern browsers accept both. ICO is still the safest default because every browser and Windows understands it, and one file covers every size. Many sites ship favicon.ico plus a large PNG.
JPG, SVG and WebP to ICO
The converter reads many formats, so jpg to ico, svg to ico and webp to ico work the same way; any image to ico job follows the three steps above. JPG has no transparency, so the corners stay filled. For the reverse, ICO files open in the image converter for ico to png.
Png to ico on Windows 11, Mac, iPhone and Android
Everything runs in the browser. Png to ico Windows 11 and png to ico on Mac users can drag files in; for png to ico on iPhone or png to ico on Android, tap to add a file and save the ICO to Files or Downloads. It is an online favicon generator that works anywhere.