📌 Introduction
ICO Icon Generator is a professional online icon creation tool that converts images in PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP formats into standard Windows ICO files. You can generate multiple icon sizes simultaneously with rounded corners effect and padding adjustment. Perfect for creating website favicons or Windows application icons.
✨ Features
- Multi-format Support - Upload PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP images, max 5MB
- Multi-size Generation - Select from 16x16, 24x24, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, 128x128, 256x256
- Rounded Corners - Add rounded corners for more elegant app icons
- Padding Adjustment - Control spacing between content and edges
- Drag & Drop Upload - Click or drag images to the upload area
- Real-time Preview - Instant preview of original and effect images
- One-click Download - Generate a single ICO file containing all selected sizes
📖 How to Use
Step 1: Upload Image
Click the upload area or drag an image into the dashed box. Transparent PNG images are recommended for best results.
Step 2: Select Sizes
Check the icon sizes you want to generate. Use preset buttons for quick selection:
- All - Select all sizes
- Standard - 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 256x256 (Windows common)
- Web - 16x16, 32x32, 64x64 (Favicon common)
Step 3: Adjust Effects (Optional)
Enable rounded corners or adjust padding as needed. The effect preview will update in real-time.
Step 4: Generate & Download
Click "Generate ICO Icon" button, wait for processing, then click the download link to save your ICO file.
💡 FAQ
Q: Where can I use the generated ICO file?
A: ICO files are primarily used for website favicons and Windows application icons. Name it favicon.ico and place it in your website root directory to use as a site icon.
Q: Why recommend transparent background images?
A: Transparent icons display better on different backgrounds without white blocks. This tool preserves the original background. Please upload PNG images with transparent background for transparent icons.
Q: Can one ICO file contain multiple sizes?
A: Yes! This is the advantage of the ICO format. A single ICO file can contain multiple sizes, and Windows will automatically select the appropriate size based on usage.
Q: What image formats are supported?
A: PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP formats are supported, with a maximum file size of 5MB.
🔧 Tips
- For favicons, select at least 16x16 and 32x32 sizes
- For Windows app icons, select 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, and 256x256
- If the original image isn't square, it will be automatically scaled and centered
- Rounded corners work great for modern-style app icons
