Graphics Interchange Format
A 1987 image format limited to 256 colors, still loved for short looping animations.
- Type
- image
- Best for
- short looping animations
No account · no upload · no watermark
Convert GIF to ICO. Completely free.
Drop your GIF and get an ICO back, right here in this tab. Your own computer does the work, so nothing gets uploaded, and there's no paid version.
GIF to ICO converter
Windows Icon
The icon format used for Windows icons and website favicons, holding several sizes in one file.
- Type
- image
- Best for
- favicons and Windows icons
What to expect
Only the first frame of an animated GIF is used for a still image. To keep the animation, use the video tools. The file holds several sizes, up to 256 pixels, as favicons and Windows icons expect. Location and camera data are stripped on export.
How to convert GIF to ICO
- Drop your GIF on this page, or paste a screenshot.
- ICO is already selected. Set quality or resize if you need to.
- Press Convert, compare before and after, then download.
Questions
Is this GIF to ICO converter really free?
Yes, completely. Every tool and every format is free, and there's no paid version, account, watermark or daily limit.
Do my files get uploaded?
No. Your browser does the work on your own device, so your files stay with you. Closing the tab clears them from memory.
Can I convert several files at once?
Yes. Drop as many as you like, and the results can be downloaded together as a ZIP.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, in a current mobile browser. Large files are limited by how much memory your device can spare.
What should I know about GIF to ICO?
Only the first frame of an animated GIF is used for a still image. To keep the animation, use the video tools. The file holds several sizes, up to 256 pixels, as favicons and Windows icons expect. Location and camera data are stripped on export.
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