Convert ICO to PNG

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ICO vs PNG Format Comparison

Aspect	ICO (Source Format)	PNG (Target Format)
Format Overview	ICO Windows Icon Icon format used primarily for Windows applications, favicons, and system icons. System	PNG Portable Network Graphics Lossless compressed image format with transparency support, ideal for web graphics. Standard
Compression	Lossless compression with optional PNG or BMP encoding inside ICO container.	Lossless compression maintaining perfect image quality without data loss.
Color Depth	Variable: 1, 4, 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel with alpha transparency.	8 or 16 bits per channel with full alpha transparency support.
File Size	Very small files (1-100 KB) designed for icon usage and multiple resolutions.	Medium files (2-15 MB) depending on image complexity and transparency.
Multiple Resolutions	Contains multiple image sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 256x256) in one file.	Single resolution image; requires separate files for different sizes.
Advantages	Multiple resolutions in single file Transparency support with alpha channel Optimized for small icon sizes Windows system integration	Lossless compression preserves quality Excellent transparency and alpha support Universal browser and application support Scalable to any resolution
Disadvantages	Limited to small dimensions (typically ≤256px) Windows-centric format Complex multi-resolution structure Limited editing tool support	Larger file sizes than JPG Single resolution per file Not optimized for multi-size icons
Use Cases	Application and system icons Website favicons Desktop shortcuts Windows taskbar icons	Web graphics and icons Logos with transparency UI elements and buttons Digital illustrations
Tooling & Ecosystem	Icon editors (IcoFX, Greenfish) Windows Explorer Visual Studio, development tools	All modern image editors Web browsers and applications Graphic design software
Browser Support	Limited support; mainly for favicons. Not suitable for general web display.	Excellent universal support across all browsers and platforms.
Transparency	Full alpha transparency support optimized for small icon graphics.	Advanced alpha transparency with smooth gradients and complex layering.
Scalability	Pre-defined sizes; not scalable beyond contained resolutions.	Can be scaled to any size while maintaining quality and transparency.

Why Convert ICO to PNG?

Converting ICO (Windows icon) to PNG is perfect when you need to preserve transparency while making your icons universally accessible. PNG format maintains the lossless quality and alpha transparency of your icons while providing broader compatibility across web browsers, design software, and mobile applications. This conversion is ideal for web developers who want to use icon graphics in CSS, designers working with icon sets, or anyone needing to edit icons in standard image editors. PNG's superior transparency handling and universal support make it the preferred choice for modern icon workflows.