To convert PNG to ICNS, select or drop your .png picture above, check that ICNS is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave your device.
What is a PNG file?
PNG – PNG image. PNG keeps every pixel exactly as it was and supports transparency, which makes it the usual choice for screenshots, logos and graphics. Photos are much larger as PNG than as JPG.
PNG Converter →What is an ICNS file?
ICNS – Apple icon. ICNS is the Apple icon format used for app and folder icons on macOS. One file holds the same icon in several sizes, from 16 up to 1024 pixels.
ICNS Converter →How to convert PNG to ICNS
- Click Select File, or drop your .png files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that ICNS is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
PNG vs ICNS: how they compare
| PNG | ICNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (Deflate) | PNG (older files: run-length coding) |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Created by | PNG Development Group, 1996 | Apple |
| Best for | Screenshots, logos and graphics | App icons on macOS |
Good to know
- The icon file holds the picture at several sizes, up to the size of the picture (at most 512 pixels); smaller pictures give a smaller icon file.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting PNG to ICNS free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my PNG pictures uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
How large can the PNG file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
Can I change the size or quality of the ICNS?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for PNG to ICNS are shown.
Can I convert several PNG files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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