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Counter ICO → 8 formats
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ICO is the format for Windows icons and website favicons. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICO | PNG | lossless, crisp edges | ||
| ICO | JPG | small photo that opens anywhere · transparency is filled | ||
| ICO | WEBP | small file for the web | ||
| ICO | AVIF | smallest image file | ||
| ICO | GIF | plays in every chat | ||
| ICO | BMP | for legacy Windows software · transparency is filled | ||
| ICO | TIFF | print and archive quality | ||
| ICO | gathered in one PDF |
What is ICO?
ICO is the format for Windows icons and website favicons. One file can hold several sizes, from 16×16 up to 256×256.
Website favicons and Windows application and folder icons.
Strengths
- Several sizes in one file
- Transparency support
- Every browser accepts it as a favicon
Weaknesses
- 256×256 pixels at most
- Not meant for storing photos
| Full name | Windows Icon |
|---|---|
| Created by | Microsoft |
| Year | 1985 |
| Extensions | .ico |
| MIME | image/x-icon, image/vnd.microsoft.icon |
| Family | Image |
Convert to ICO
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNG | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · screenshots and logos | ||
| JPG | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · photo as it is | ||
| WEBP | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · images saved from the web | ||
| AVIF | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · next-gen image opened | ||
| GIF | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · the GIF’s first frame | ||
| BMP | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · bulky bitmap shrinks | ||
| TIFF | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · scanned pages | ||
| SVG | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · drawing at the size you pick | ||
| HEIC | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · iPhone photos |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICO?
ICO is the format for Windows icons and website favicons. One file can hold several sizes, from 16×16 up to 256×256.
What is ICO used for?
Website favicons and Windows application and folder icons.
Which formats can ICO be converted to?
On this page ICO files convert to PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PDF. PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF, SVG, HEIC files can also be turned into ICO.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.