Convert PDF to ICO
Turn every PDF page or selected pages into proportionally fitted Windows ICO files. Create a multi-resolution icon or choose one exact size from 16 to 256 pixels.
Drop your PDF files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Conversion Settings
Files never leave your browser
How to Convert
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Upload your PDF files
Drag and drop or select PDF files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Choose pages and icon sizes
Convert every page or select only the pages you need, then create one multi-resolution ICO per page or choose one exact icon size.
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Download ICO files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert PDF to ICO?
ICO packages square icon images for Windows applications, folders, shortcuts, and favicons. A single file can contain several resolutions for sharp display at different sizes.
Create a multi-resolution icon with six common sizes, or choose one exact size. PDF pages keep their proportions and are centred without stretching or cropping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What icon sizes does PDF to ICO create?
All common sizes creates one ICO containing 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, and 256 pixel images. You can instead choose one exact square size from the list.
Will my PDF page be stretched into a square?
No. The page keeps its original proportions and is centred inside each square icon canvas. Any unused area remains transparent rather than stretching or cropping the page.
Can I choose which PDF pages become icons?
Yes. Choose Select pages and enter individual pages, ranges, or both, such as 1-3, 5, 8. Each selected page becomes its own ICO file.
How are several PDF pages downloaded?
Each selected page becomes a separately named ICO file. One result downloads directly, while multiple icons are packaged together in a ZIP.
Should I choose all common sizes or one size?
Choose all common sizes for a Windows application icon or favicon that may be displayed at several sizes. Choose one exact size when a particular application or upload form specifies it.
Can I use the ICO as a Windows folder or shortcut icon?
Yes. ICO is the native Windows icon container used by shortcuts, folders, applications, and many desktop tools.
Can I convert a scanned PDF page to ICO?
Yes. Scanned pages can be rendered directly. A simple, high-contrast design is usually easiest to recognise at small icon sizes.
Can I open a password-protected PDF?
Yes. If the PDF requires a password, Crest Convert asks for it and retries locally in your browser without storing the password.
Are my PDF files uploaded?
No. PDF to ICO conversion runs locally in your browser. Your document is not uploaded to Crest Convert or stored on our servers.
How can I place an ICO image back into a PDF?
Use the ICO to PDF converter to place the largest image stored in an icon onto a PDF page.