Can an ICO file have a transparent background?

You are correct, ico files can be transparent, but when you use Irfanview to convert your transparent gif to an ico file, it will give it a background. So, you need to use an icon editor to go remove those background bits.

How can I make my icon background transparent?

Start by opening the icon in the Icon Editor by clicking on the Edit icon button. Select the element that you want to make transparent. Then, click the colour picker and click on the little box with a red cross. Click OK.

Can a favicon have a transparent background?

This type of favicon works best on transparent backgrounds, as it will often appear in the URL bar and in bookmarks lists. You’ll need to provide this type of favicon in three sizes, all in PNG format with a transparent background.

How do you make icons transparent on Mac?

Here’s how you can use this new feature to complete a completely transparent icon: Find a pure-white area in a folder, then press Shift-Command-Control-4, and drag out a square. Release the mouse when done, and the white area is now on your clipboard. Open Preview and press Command-V.

How do I remove the white background from an app?

Background Eraser (Android)

  1. Go to the Google Play Store to download and install the app.
  2. Tap the “Erase Background” button at the lower part of the screen, then go to your phone gallery to upload the logo.
  3. Next, choose among the remover tools that you will see below and apply them to your image.

How can I remove white background from favicon?

You can generally remove the background in Power Point by choosing the image, going to the FORMAT tab, and then choosing “Remove Background”.

How can I make the background of an image transparent online?

Use Lunapic to make your image Transparent, or to remove background. Use form above to pick an image file or URL. Then, just click the color/background your want to remove.