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GIF to ICO

Convert your GIF images to ICO directly in your browser. Fast, private, and ready to download.

Drop images here to convert to any format

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, HEIC, BMP, TIFF, SVG, ICO and PDF supported

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GIF to ICO

Gif To Ico: a specialized variant of Image Converter targeting this exact use case. Each aspect of the tool is configured for the specific requirements of 'gif-to-ico'.

Why use this converter: Favicon-friendly format for apps, sites, and shortcuts. Favicons and app shortcuts that need a multi-resolution icon file.

How to convert images

  1. 1 Choose the source and target formats for your images.
  2. 2 Upload your images directly in the tool above.
  3. 3 Convert and download the converted files instantly.

All conversion runs locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to any server.

ICO conversion notes

Favicon-friendly format for apps, sites, and shortcuts.

This converter keeps everything local in your browser, so there are no upload size limits imposed by a server.

Why convert GIF to ICO?

GIF is best for: Short looping animations and simple graphics with limited colors.

ICO is best for: Favicons and app shortcuts that need a multi-resolution icon file.

GIF trade-off: GIF keeps colors limited and is best for short animations rather than photos.

ICO trade-off: ICO is purpose-built for favicons, not for general image sharing.

Converting GIF to ICO lets you match the file to where it will be used — smaller shares for the web, lossless masters for editing, or transparent assets for design.

All of this runs locally in your browser, so your GIF files are never uploaded to a server.

GIF vs ICO

Aspect GIF ICO
Best use Short looping animations and simple graphics with limited colors. Favicons and app shortcuts that need a multi-resolution icon file.
Trade-off GIF keeps colors limited and is best for short animations rather than photos. ICO is purpose-built for favicons, not for general image sharing.

If you only need a one-off change, use the converter above. For bulk work, upload several files at once and download them as a ZIP.

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TIFF ⇄ Others

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ICO ⇄ Others

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To PDF

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