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ICO · .ico

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Download sample ICO files for favicon uploads and icon decoding tests. The 10 KB sample contains four embedded icon sizes: 16, 24, 32 and 36 pixels square.

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Target size File Actual size
10 KB example-10kb.ico 10 KB Download
100 KB example-100kb.ico 100 KB Download
500 KB example-500kb.ico 500 KB Download
1 MB example-1mb.ico 1009 KB Download

Target size is approximate. Use Actual size for limit tests. Open file details for SHA-256 checksums.

File details and SHA-256 checksums

Full SHA-256 for automated tests. MIME image/x-icon for all sizes.

  • 10 KB example-10kb.ico 10188 bytes (10 KB)
    4125e793e5ec1bc28759ed98b673f1190c694420149d54daf68e1aa95b2bfff2
  • 100 KB example-100kb.ico 102195 bytes (100 KB)
    2573156c95489469012cb9217990edd3586a0d44e9addefeac300cc6db28b95d
  • 500 KB example-500kb.ico 511791 bytes (500 KB)
    01df255caca0e1d7332d81e1c960512d404032c50dc1e3a1f12ceab1c261feaf
  • 1 MB example-1mb.ico 1033610 bytes (1009 KB)
    fa15a262098bed84eaa11fe3ab896dde455a885165af6b2c3965dca822d4dc00

How to download

  1. Choose a file in the table and click Download.
  2. Optional: open File details and SHA-256 checksums to confirm the exact bytes for repeatable tests.

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About these samples

These are synthetic sample files for testing and learning. They are not real user documents and are not intended to contain personal data. A matching SHA-256 confirms you received the published bytes — it is not a malware scan or a guarantee that every application will accept the file.

File information

Format
Windows Icon
Extension
.ico
MIME type
image/x-icon
Category
Images
License
Free for testing and development

Common test uses

  • Favicon upload forms: Confirm .ico acceptance.
  • Icon extractors: Smoke-test multi-size ICO readers.
  • Desktop branding QA: Stable icon fixtures for CI.

What's in these samples

Checked on example-10kb.ico: four embedded images at 16 × 16, 24 × 24, 32 × 32, and 36 × 36 pixels. Megabyte-sized ICOs are size fixtures — not optimized production favicons.

Sample preview

Preview of the 10 KB ICO sample
Published 10 KB ICO · embedded 16 / 24 / 32 / 36 px

What Is an ICO Example File?

An ICO example file is a Windows icon container used for favicon uploads and icon extractors.

Prefer your own brand assets in production sites.

Notes about these ICO samples

MIME type is image/x-icon (also seen as image/vnd.microsoft.icon). Related: PNG, SVG.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are ICO example files free?

Yes. Published ICO samples are free to download.

What sizes are inside the 10 KB ICO?

Four embedded icons: 16, 24, 32, and 36 pixels square.

Can I use these as a site favicon?

Yes for testing uploads and extractors. Use your own brand assets in production.

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