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Convert ICO to GIF

Counter ICO → GIF
Drop your files here or paste with Ctrl+V · .ico

    ICO is an icon container; to edit or share the picture inside, it needs a common format. Converted to GIF, it opens everywhere.

    • Free
    • No sign-up
    • Batch conversion

    Why convert ICO to GIF?

    To convert ICO files to GIF, drop them on the counter above. GIF shows up correctly in every chat app, email client and browser.

    Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the GIF result saves straight to your computer or phone.

    How to convert ICO to GIF

    1. Add your ICO files

      Drag your ICO files onto the counter, pick them with Choose files or paste from the clipboard with Ctrl+V. You can add several at once.

    2. Check the settings

      The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.

    3. Conversion starts by itself

      Each file is converted to GIF and its row is stamped CONVERTED.

    4. Download your GIF file

      Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.

    ICO vs GIF

    PropertyICOGIF
    Full nameWindows IconGraphics Interchange Format
    TypeImageImage
    CompressionLosslessLossless
    TransparencyYesYes
    AnimationNoYes
    VectorNoNo
    Multiple pagesYesNo
    Created byMicrosoftCompuServe
    Year19851987
    Extensions.ico.gif
    MIMEimage/x-iconimage/gif

    About the formats

    ICO

    Windows Icon

    ICO is the format for Windows icons and website favicons. One file can hold several sizes, from 16×16 up to 256×256.

    All ICO conversions

    GIF

    Graphics Interchange Format

    GIF is a veteran image format limited to 256 colours that supports animation. It is still everywhere for short silent loops and simple graphics.

    All GIF conversions

    Frequently asked questions

    Is converting ICO to GIF free?

    Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.

    Does it work on a phone?

    Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.

    Is there a file size limit?

    There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.

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