Online Icon Editor
Create a Windows icon or favicon on a 256×256 canvas with text, images and pixel tools, then export a multi-size .ico or PNG. Everything runs locally in your browser.
How to use
- Pick a background: transparent or a solid color, square, rounded or circle.
- Add text (fonts incl. Korean, outline, shadow), import an image, or draw with the pen, shapes and paint bucket.
- Move layers by dragging or with the arrow keys (Shift = 10 px). Use the center crosshair (Ctrl+;) to line things up.
- Check the actual-size previews, choose the ICO sizes and click “Export ICO”. Save the project to keep it editable.
What you can do
- Text layersAny web or local font, size, bold/italic, color, text background, outline, drop shadow, multi-line alignment, one-click centering.
- Image layersPNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, GIF or ICO — move, scale with a handle, fit/fill, crisp pixel-art mode, opacity.
- Pixel drawingPen, eraser, line, rectangle, ellipse, paint bucket with tolerance and eyedropper; primary/secondary colors on left/right click.
- Layers & undoReorder, hide, rename, duplicate, convert text to pixels; 100-step undo/redo with Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y.
- Precise placementZoom up to 1600%, pixel grid, center crosshair, arrow-key nudge by 1 px or 10 px.
- Real ICO outputPick any of 16–256 px; 256 is stored as PNG, small sizes as 32-bit BMP with alpha for maximum compatibility.
Keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y (Ctrl+Shift+Z) | Undo / redo |
V T P X L R E G I | Move, Text, Pen, Eraser, Line, Rectangle, Ellipse, Fill, Eyedropper |
Arrow keys / Shift+Arrow | Nudge selected text or image 1px / 10px |
Ctrl+; / Ctrl+' | Center crosshair / pixel grid |
[ / ] | Brush smaller / larger |
Shift+X | Swap primary and secondary colors |
Ctrl+= / Ctrl+- / Ctrl+0 / Ctrl+wheel | Zoom in / out / fit |
Ctrl+S / Ctrl+Shift+E / Ctrl+Shift+S | Export ICO / export PNG / save project |
Ctrl+T / Ctrl+I / Delete | Add text / add image / delete layer |
Esc or right-click while drawing | Cancel the current stroke |
Frequently asked questions
Is this icon editor really free?
Yes. All features are free and there is no watermark or account. The site is supported by ads.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Images, fonts and exports are processed with JavaScript and Canvas inside your browser. Nothing is sent to us.
Which sizes should a Windows .ico contain?
For desktop apps include 16, 24, 32, 48 and 256 px (64 is a nice extra). The “Windows recommended” preset selects 256, 64, 48, 32, 24 and 16.
Can I edit my icon later?
Yes. “Save project” downloads a .json file that keeps every layer and text editable. You can also save a .micon file for the Make ICO desktop app.
Why does my text look blurry at 16×16?
At tiny sizes there are only a few pixels per letter. Use one or two bold characters, a high-contrast color, and check the actual-size preview before exporting.