PNG and 0 other image formats can be converted to ICNS: drop your pictures above, and ICNS is already chosen as the output. Most conversions run right in your browser, so your pictures stay on your device.
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.
How to convert pictures to ICNS
- Click Select File, or drop your pictures anywhere on this page. Any of the 1 supported formats works.
- ICNS is already chosen as the output on this page.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
ICNS at a glance
| ICNS | |
|---|---|
| Compression | PNG (older files: run-length coding) |
| Transparency | Yes |
| Animation | No |
| Created by | Apple |
| Best for | App icons on macOS |
Frequently asked questions
Why convert to ICNS?
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. Best for: App icons on macOS.
Which pictures can be converted to ICNS?
PNG.
Is converting 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 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.
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