PSD to ICO Converter

Convert Adobe Photoshop PSD files to Windows ICO format. Create professional icons with multiple sizes embedded in a single file. All layers are automatically flattened and transparency is preserved. Perfect for application icons, desktop shortcuts, and favicons. For web-optimized images, try our PSD to WebP or PSD to PNG converter.

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PSD Photoshop Batch Upload
Max 50MB per file - Up to 20 files
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PSD to WebP PSD to PNG PSD to JPG PNG to ICO ICO to PNG Favicon Generator PSD Analyzer

How to Convert PSD to ICO

  1. Upload your PSD files by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. You can convert up to 20 files at once for batch processing.
  2. Select icon sizes to include in your ICO file. Use quick presets like "Favicon" or "Windows App" for common configurations.
  3. Configure options like transparency preservation and high-quality resampling for the best results.
  4. Convert and download your ICO files individually or as a ZIP archive for multiple files.
Pro tip: For web favicons, also use our Favicon Generator which creates all the sizes needed for browsers and devices. For app icons, try the App Icon Generator. Need to convert the other way? Use our ICO to PNG converter.

About the Formats

PSD

Adobe Photoshop's native format with full layer support, effects, and masks. Our converter flattens all layers to create the final icon image. For web-optimized output, also consider PSD to WebP or PSD to PNG conversion. You can inspect your PSD structure with our PSD Analyzer.

ICO

Windows icon format that can contain multiple image sizes in a single file. Used for application icons, desktop shortcuts, and favicons. Supports 32-bit color with alpha transparency. Use our ICO Analyzer to inspect existing icons, or convert back with ICO to PNG.

Icon Size Guide

16

16x16 - Title Bar & Taskbar

Used in title bars, task manager, and small icon views. Also the standard favicon size for browser tabs.

32

32x32 - Desktop Icons

Standard desktop icon size and taskbar pins. The most commonly used size for Windows icons and high-DPI favicons.

48

48x48 - Medium Icon View

Medium icon view in Windows Explorer. Provides a good balance between detail and compactness.

256

256x256 - High-DPI & Large View

Extra large icons and high-DPI displays. Required for modern Windows applications and looks great in large icon views.

Frequently Asked Questions

All layers are automatically flattened (merged) into a single image during conversion. Layer effects, blending modes, and masks are applied to create the final composite. If you need to export layers separately, use our PSD Analyzer tool instead.

Yes! ICO format fully supports 32-bit color with alpha channel transparency. Transparent areas in your PSD are preserved in the resulting ICO file. You can verify transparency with our ICO Analyzer.

For Windows applications, include at least 16px, 32px, 48px, and 256px. For web favicons, 16px and 32px are usually sufficient - or use our Favicon Generator for complete web favicon packages. The 256px size is important for high-DPI displays.

Each PSD file can be up to 50MB, and you can upload up to 20 files at once. For larger files, consider using our Image Resizer to reduce dimensions first, or compress your images before converting.

Yes! ICO files are the traditional favicon format. Select 16px and 32px sizes for basic favicon support. For modern websites, we recommend using our dedicated Favicon Generator which creates PNG favicons, Apple touch icons, and other formats for complete browser support.

Yes, your files are processed securely on our servers and automatically deleted within a few hours. We don't keep copies or use your designs for any other purpose. All transfers are encrypted via HTTPS.