diff --git a/src/file/ico_format.cpp b/src/file/ico_format.cpp
index a242fae27..4ac970e44 100644
--- a/src/file/ico_format.cpp
+++ b/src/file/ico_format.cpp
@@ -165,6 +165,7 @@ static bool load_ICO(FileOp *fop)
     }
 
     sprite->setPalette(pal, true);
+    delete pal;
   }
 
   // Read XOR MASK