Image to Icon
Turn a PNG, JPG or WebP into a Windows .ico file holding the sizes you choose (16 to 256 px in one file). It runs in your browser, so your image stays on your device.
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Updated November 9, 2026
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How to use it
- 1
Add an image
Choose or drop a PNG, JPG or WebP — a square image works best.
- 2
Pick the sizes
Tick the icon sizes to include, such as 16, 32, 48 and 256 px.
- 3
Download the .ico
Press Convert to ICO and save the icon file.
Questions about image to icon
What is an .ico file?
The icon format Windows uses for apps, folders and shortcuts. A single .ico can hold several sizes.
Which sizes should I include?
16, 32 and 48 px cover most Windows uses; add 256 px for high-DPI screens.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The icon is built in your browser; your image never leaves your device.
Which icon sizes to include
A Windows icon file can hold several sizes in one file, and the program that shows it picks the one that fits. The tool lets you tick any of 16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 96, 128 and 256 pixels. A non-square picture is scaled to fit inside a square with transparent space around it, so use a square picture for the cleanest result. The table shows where each size is usually used.
| Size | Where it is usually used |
|---|---|
| 16 and 24 px | Small views such as browser tabs, menus and file lists |
| 32 px | The taskbar and high-density tabs |
| 48 px | Desktop and medium icons |
| 64 to 128 px | Larger icon views |
| 256 px | Extra large icons and previews in file folders |
Getting a clean icon
Start from a simple image with a clear shape. Fine detail disappears at 16 pixels, so a bold, simple picture works best. Keeping the defaults of 16, 32, 48 and 256 covers most needs. Each size is stored as a PNG inside the icon file, which current versions of Windows and modern browsers read.
The file is saved with the same name as your picture and the .ico ending. If you are making icons for a website, the Favicon Generator makes the full set of PNG and ICO files and the link tags in one go.