Resize HEIC Images to 256×256 (App Icon (Medium))
Medium app icon size for Windows desktop icons, browser extension icons, and system UI elements. When preparing HEIC images for 256×256 display, proper compression is essential — optimized files load faster, look sharper, and use less bandwidth. Use ImageSmith to compress your HEIC images to the ideal file size for 256×256 display: Windows icons, browser extension icons, system icons, app icons.
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Width
256px
Height
256px
Category
icon
Format
HEIC
▸Windows icons
▸browser extension icons
▸system icons
▸app icons
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Resize HEIC to 256×256 — FAQ
For 256×256 HEIC images, target under 200KB for web use, under 100KB for email, and under 500KB for high-quality photography. ImageSmith optimizes to any target size automatically.
Medium app icon size for Windows desktop icons, browser extension icons, and system UI elements. Common use cases: Windows icons, browser extension icons, system icons, app icons.
Upload your HEIC image to ImageSmith, set a target file size (e.g., 200KB for web use), and compress. The tool optimizes quality settings to deliver the best possible image at your target size.
HEIC provides excellent lossy compression at 256×256. WebP is also a strong alternative — 25–35% smaller than JPEG at equivalent visual quality.