Why would I need to convert an ICO file to PNG?

ICO files are only natively supported by Windows. If you want to edit the icon in a design tool like Figma or Photoshop, use it in a web project, or share it on a platform that doesn't recognise ICO, converting it to PNG is the easiest solution.

Will the PNG keep the transparency from the original ICO?

Yes. PNG supports full alpha transparency, so any transparent areas in the original icon are preserved perfectly in the exported PNG.

ICO files can contain multiple sizes — which one does the tool use?

The tool selects the highest-resolution image layer stored inside the ICO file, giving you the sharpest possible PNG output.

Is my ICO file sent to a server?

No. Everything happens locally in your browser. Your file is never uploaded anywhere, so the tool is completely private and works fully offline.

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What it does

ICO to PNG extracts the image inside an ICO icon file and saves it as a clean, universally compatible PNG — all inside your browser, with nothing uploaded anywhere. ICO is the Windows icon format used for app icons, favicons, and desktop shortcuts. While it's perfect for those use cases, it's not a format you can easily open, edit, or share in most creative tools. This tool reads your ICO file locally, selects the highest-resolution layer stored inside it, and exports it as a PNG you can open in any image editor or use on any platform. Your icon files stay on your device the entire time. Free, instant, private, and no account needed — Carbide takes care of the conversion on your device without touching a server.

How to use the ICO to PNG

Open the ICO to PNG tool in Carbide — no account or installation needed.
Click 'Choose file' and select the ICO file from your device.
The tool reads the ICO, picks the highest-resolution image layer inside it, and converts it to PNG.
Download the PNG file to your device and open it in any image editor or viewer.

Frequently asked questions

Why would I need to convert an ICO file to PNG?: ICO files are only natively supported by Windows. If you want to edit the icon in a design tool like Figma or Photoshop, use it in a web project, or share it on a platform that doesn't recognise ICO, converting it to PNG is the easiest solution.
Will the PNG keep the transparency from the original ICO?: Yes. PNG supports full alpha transparency, so any transparent areas in the original icon are preserved perfectly in the exported PNG.
ICO files can contain multiple sizes — which one does the tool use?: The tool selects the highest-resolution image layer stored inside the ICO file, giving you the sharpest possible PNG output.
Is my ICO file sent to a server?: No. Everything happens locally in your browser. Your file is never uploaded anywhere, so the tool is completely private and works fully offline.

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