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ADD YOUR GIF
Drop the GIF file into the box above or choose it from your device.
GIF → ICO / online converter
GIF to ICO Converter
Make an .ico icon from a GIF image, using its first frame.
01 / how to
How to convert GIF to ICO
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CONVERT TO ICO
ICO is already selected. Press Convert and wait a few seconds.
03
DOWNLOAD
Save the finished ICO file. The original is deleted from our server.
02 / what you get
What happens to your data
Kept
- The GIF's transparency and colors are read as they are
- One .ico file with six sizes inside: 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256 pixels, as Windows and browsers expect
- Transparency is kept
Good to know
- For an animated GIF only the first frame is used.
- Icons are square. A picture that is not square is fitted inside the square with transparent padding, not cropped.
- For a sharp result start from a square image of at least 256×256 pixels.
03 / formats
GIF vs ICO
GIF
A GIF file stores simple images or short looping animations using a very limited color palette (256 colors). It's the classic format for memes, reaction animations, and short looped clips.
Used in: Memes & reactions · Simple animations · Messaging apps
ICO
An ICO file bundles one or more small icon images into a single file, traditionally used for Windows application and file-type icons. It's still the required format for website favicons today.
Used in: Website favicons · Windows app icons · Desktop shortcuts
04 / more
More conversions
Have a different file? Open the main converter — it detects the format for you.