Convert GIF to ICO
Free, instant and private — your GIF files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
How to convert GIF to ICO
- Step 01
Add your GIF files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
It runs in your browser using its built-in image engine — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your ICO files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert GIF to ICO?
Got a logo or icon saved as GIF and need a favicon? This converts it straight to a multi-size .ico (16, 32, 48 px), keeping transparency along the way — only the first frame is used, if the GIF was animated. The quick path from a classic web graphic to the icon browsers expect at /favicon.ico.
GIF vs ICO at a glance
GIF is the 1987 classic — limited to 256 colors, kept alive almost entirely by its looping animations. ICO is the Windows icon container — bundles several sizes in one file, still the format browsers expect for favicon.ico.
| Property | GIF | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .gif | .ico |
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Windows Icon |
| First released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Developed by | CompuServe | Microsoft |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Best for | simple animations and legacy web graphics | favicons and Windows application icons |
GIF to ICO — frequently asked questions
Is this GIF to ICO converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely on your device using your browser's built-in image engine. Your GIF files never leave your computer or phone — which is also why the conversion is nearly instant.
Is the transparency preserved?
Yes. If your GIF has a transparent background, the resulting ICO keeps it.
What happens to an animated GIF?
Only the first frame is used — ICO icons are static, so any animation is dropped.
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