Extract the largest PNG image stored inside an ICO icon file.
Try an example
Load a ready-made sample into this tool and run it. Every result you see is calculated live by the tool itself — nothing here is a pre-written answer.
Sample: File: sample.ico
How to Use
- Choose an ICO file (up to 5 MB).
- Click Run.
- Download the extracted PNG.
Extracting the PNG inside an ICO file
This ICO to PNG converter pulls the largest PNG image stored inside an icon file and saves it as a regular PNG you can open, edit and reuse. Choose an ICO file, click Run, and download the extracted picture. Converting ICO to PNG is a direct way to get a usable picture out of a favicon or app icon. It works entirely in your browser.
When you need the picture, not the icon
Use it when you want to reuse a site's favicon at a readable size, inspect what an icon actually contains, or start editing an icon in a normal image editor. The extracted PNG is the biggest version embedded in the ICO, so it gives you the most detail available. No icon software is required.
Good to know
Only ICO files that embed PNG data can be extracted. Older icons that store their images as BMP data instead will show an error, because there is no PNG inside them to pull out. The limit for uploads is 5 MB.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my ICO file show an error?
Some older ICO files store BMP-format images rather than PNG data. This tool extracts embedded PNG images only, so a BMP-based icon has nothing for it to retrieve. A PNG-based icon, like most modern favicons, works fine.
Which image inside the ICO do I get?
You get the largest PNG stored in the file, which is normally the sharpest, most detailed version the icon contains. Smaller sizes embedded alongside it are not extracted separately by this converter.
Is my icon file uploaded anywhere?
No. The ICO is opened and read inside your browser and is never sent to this site's server. The extracted PNG is generated locally and saved directly to your device.
How to use ICO to PNG Converter
- Choose an ICO file (up to 5 MB).
- Click Run.
- Download the extracted PNG.
Limitations
Only ICO files that embed PNG data can be extracted; older BMP-based ICO files show an error. Files are processed in your browser and never sent to the site's server.