Can I convert ICO to PostScript on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert ICO to PostScript on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free ICO to PostScript converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting ICO to PostScript on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Will my PostScript look like the original image?

Converting to vector traces your pixels into shapes. Logos, icons, signatures, line drawings and text come out clean; photos turn into a simplified, poster-style illustration. Pick black and white or up to 16 colors in the options.

Does PostScript keep the transparent background of my ICO?

No - PostScript has no transparency, so see-through areas get a solid fill. That's white unless you pick another background color in the options.

Can I batch convert ICO to PostScript?

Yes. Add up to 30 ICO files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload ICO files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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ICO to PostScript Converter

Convert ICO images to PostScript online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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Choose filesor drag and drop files hereUp to 30 files · 50 MB each

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How to use it

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Drop your ICO files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into PostScript
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Download your PostScript images one by one or as a ZIP

ICO to PostScript

Why convert ICO to PostScript?

The main difference: ICO is a lossless format, while PostScript is a vector format. ICO can have a transparent background, PostScript can't.

Where PostScript works best

PostScript is ideal for print jobs and printer workflows. Converting gives you a file that works in the apps and websites that ask for PostScript.

ICO vs PostScript: what's the difference?

Property	ICO	PostScript
Compression type	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)	Vector (shapes, not pixels)
Transparent background	Yes	No
Animation	No	No
Where it opens	All browsers as a site icon	None (needs a PostScript viewer)
Used for	Website favicons and Windows icons	Print jobs and printer workflows

What is an ICO file?

ICO is the icon format of Microsoft Windows and the classic format for website favicons - the little image in a browser tab. One ICO file can hold several sizes (16 × 16, 32 × 32, 48 × 48 and more), so the icon looks sharp everywhere.

ICO supports transparency, so icons can have rounded or irregular shapes. Modern sites often add PNG and SVG favicons too, but favicon.ico is still the universal fallback.

How to open an ICO file

Windows shows ICO files in File Explorer and opens them in Photos; Mac Preview opens them too. GIMP and online editors can edit them. To make one, convert a square PNG - or use the Favicon Generator for a complete set.

Extension: .ico
Sizes: Several in one file (16-256 px)
Transparency: Yes
Best for: Favicons, Windows icons

What is a PostScript file?

PostScript (.ps) is Adobe's page description language from 1984 - the language many professional printers speak. A .ps file describes a whole page or document as instructions for drawing text, shapes and images.

PostScript files mostly come from print workflows and "print to file" output. PDF was built on the same ideas and has replaced it for everyday use.

How to open a PostScript file

Ghostscript and GSview open PostScript files on Windows; macOS Preview handled them up to Monterey. Adobe Acrobat Distiller converts them to PDF. Converting to PDF or PNG is the easiest way to view one today.

Extension: .ps
Type: Page description language
Best for: Print jobs and printer workflows
Made by: Adobe