Convert ICO to PNG — Extract Favicon Layers & High-Res Icons
Extract embedded bitmap layers from Windows ICO files and favicon.ico assets. Export high-resolution transparent PNG icons for Figma and UI design.
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⚖️ Technical Format Comparison: ICO vs PNG
Detailed side-by-side analysis of compression algorithms, color depth, transparency, and file size impact
| Technical Specification | ICO (Source) | PNG (Target) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Format Name | Windows Icon File Container | Portable Network Graphics |
| MIME Type | image/x-icon | image/png |
| Compression Method | Embedded Multi-Resolution PNG / BMP bitstreams | Lossless (DEFLATE / LZ77 + Huffman) |
| Color Space & Bit Depth | 32-bit (24-bit RGB + 8-bit Alpha Channel) | 24-bit RGB + 8-bit Alpha (TrueColor 16.7M + 256 Alpha Levels) |
| Alpha Transparency | Yes (Full transparency preserved in modern 32-bit ICO) | Yes (Full 8-bit Alpha Channel Transparency) |
| Animation Support | No (Static multi-resolution container) | No (APNG supported in niche apps) |
| Typical File Size | Small (Stores 16x16, 32x32, 48x48 icon pixel layers) | Medium to Large (preserves exact pixel perfection) |
| Ideal Applications | Website browser tab favicons, Windows desktop application shortcuts | Transparent logos, UI icons, screenshots, digital artwork, graphic overlays |
💡 Conversion Impact Summary:
Extracts embedded icon bitmap bitstreams into standard 32-bit PNG files with full alpha transparency.