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Convert GIF to ICO

Turn Graphics Interchange Format files (.gif) into Windows icon (.ico) in seconds. Drop one file or a whole batch: the conversion happens right in your browser, with no sign-up, no watermark and no upload.

ICO to GIF instead

How to convert GIF to ICO

  1. 1Drop your GIF files into the box above, or click to choose them.
  2. 2ICO is already selected. Adjust the options if you like.
  3. 3Click Convert and download your ICO files.

Good to know

  • ICO can't hold animation, so only the first frame of an animated GIF is kept.
  • The icon is saved with several sizes (16 to 256 px) in one file, ready to use as a favicon.

Frequently asked questions

Is converting GIF to ICO free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on the number of files.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser, so your files are never uploaded to a server. That also makes it fast, because nothing has to travel over the network.

Will I lose quality converting GIF to ICO?

No noticeable loss: the conversion keeps the content of your GIF file intact.

Can I convert several files at once?

Yes. Drop as many GIF files as you like. They are converted one after another and you can download them individually or as a ZIP.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit. Very large files depend on your device's memory, since the conversion runs locally.

What is GIF?

GIF supports simple animation and is limited to 256 colors, which is why it is mostly used for short loops and memes.

What is ICO?

ICO files hold one or more icon sizes and are used for favicons and Windows application icons.

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