PNG to ICO
Convert a PNG or JPG logo into a multi-size favicon.ico (16–256 px) for websites, bookmarks, and app shortcuts.
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About PNG to ICO
The PNG to ICO tool by PdfPixels converts a PNG or JPG logo into a multi-size favicon.ico. Upload a square image, pick the sizes, and download the .ico file for free.
PNG to ICO converts a logo or icon into a proper .ico favicon file containing several sizes in one container — 16 through 256 pixels — so browsers, tabs, bookmarks, and operating-system shortcuts each pick the sharpest size. A single square PNG is all the input needed; the tool resizes with high-quality filtering and packs every requested size into one favicon.ico ready to drop into a site root.
Key Features
- Generates a true multi-size .ico container
- Choose which sizes to include (16–256 px)
- High-quality resampling from one source image
- Accepts PNG and JPG input, square images recommended
- Free with no signup; server-side processing
Who Uses This Tool?
- 1Creating favicon.ico files for websites and blogs
- 2Supplying shortcut icons for Windows applications
- 3Generating bookmark tab icons that stay crisp at 16px
- 4Producing consistent icons across browser and OS surfaces
How to Use PNG to ICO
Upload your logo
Choose a square PNG (256px or larger recommended).
Select ICO sizes
Keep 16/32/48/64 or add 128 and 256 for high-DPI surfaces.
Download favicon.ico
Drop the file into your website root and link it.
Troubleshooting & Common Problems
The favicon looks blurry in tabs
Fine detail disappears at 16px. Simplify the logo for small sizes — a bold letter or symbol reads better than a detailed mark.
My ICO has a black background
Transparency survives conversion for PNG inputs. JPG has no transparency — convert the source to PNG first, then generate the ICO.
Frequently Asked Questions
01What size image should I upload?
A square PNG of 256×256 pixels or larger gives the best results. Non-square images are resized to fit before the ICO sizes are generated.
02Why does one .ico contain multiple sizes?
Browsers pick the size that matches each surface — 16px for tabs, 32px for taskbars, larger for shortcuts. A multi-size ICO stays sharp everywhere instead of stretching one bitmap.
03Where do I put the favicon.ico file?
Upload it to your site root (example.com/favicon.ico) and reference it with a <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico"> tag. Most browsers also find it automatically at the root.
04Is PNG to ICO free?
Yes — free with no signup. Fair-use rate limits apply.
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