GIF to ICO Converter
Convert your GIF images into perfectly square ICO files while preserving background transparency.
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How to Convert GIF to ICO
Use a GIF logo or graphic as a favicon or Windows icon — pick a size and download the .ico.
Upload Your GIF
Click the upload box or drag in your GIF file.
Convert
Choose the icon size you need (16, 32, 48, 64, 128 px) and convert.
Download the ICO
Check the preview and download your new ICO file.
From
GIF
To
ICO
Works
In your browser
Devices
Phone & computer
Price
100% free
Watermark
None
GIF vs ICO: What Changes?
GIF is an old format best known for short animations. It can only show 256 colours. Converting to ICO turns it into an icon you can use as a website favicon or a Windows icon.
| GIF | ICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Simple animations & graphics | Favicons & Windows icons |
| File size | Small for graphics, large for photos | Tiny |
| See-through background | Simple (on/off only) | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Opens on | Everywhere | Browsers, Windows, icon editors |
When to Convert GIF to ICO
Common reasons people change GIF files to ICO.
Old Web Graphics
Many older logos, buttons and icons are saved as GIF.
Animated Pictures
GIFs are best known for short animations, reactions and memes.
Website Favicon
The small icon shown in browser tabs and bookmarks.
Windows Icons
Custom icons for shortcuts, folders and programs.
Tips for Converting GIF to ICO
- For animated GIFs, only the first frame is converted.
- Use a square picture with a simple design — tiny icons can't show small details.
- Upload the .ico to your website's main folder as favicon.ico, or link it in your page settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about converting GIF to ICO.
Upload your GIF file, choose the icon size, let the tool convert it and click download. It takes a few seconds and it's free.
The conversion happens right in your browser, so your image never leaves your device. No sign-up and no watermark.
Icons are small, so your picture is made smaller to the size you choose. Simple, bold designs look best.
It stays see-through — ICO supports transparent backgrounds.
Very small — icons are only a few kilobytes because they are tiny pictures.
For a website favicon, 32×32 or 48×48 is the usual choice. For Windows icons and sharp results on big screens, choose 128×128. This tool offers 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 px.
Only the first frame is converted, so you get one still picture.
This tool converts one picture at a time, so you can check each result before downloading.
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac.
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