GIF to ICO Converter - Fast & Free Online Tool
Converting from GIF to ICO is a common requirement for many users. This conversion might be necessary for compatibility with specific software, reducing file size, improving quality, or meeting platform requirements. Our online converter makes this process simple and efficient.
GIF
GIF is a legacy image format best known for simple animations and limited-color web graphics. It remains useful for looping animations, stickers, and basic graphic elements where broad compatibility matters more than image quality.
MIME Type:
image/gif
Common Uses:
Simple web animations, Memes and looping reactions, Basic icons and graphics
Advantages:
- Supports built-in animation
- Very widely recognized and compatible
- Works well for simple low-color graphics
Disadvantages:
- Limited to 256 colors
- Inefficient for photos or high-quality animation
ICO
ICO is the classic icon format used primarily by Windows applications and also often seen in website favicon workflows. It is designed for small interface graphics and can package multiple icon sizes and resolutions into one file.
MIME Type:
image/x-icon
Common Uses:
Application icons, Website favicons, Small interface graphics
Advantages:
- Supports multiple icon sizes in one file
- Widely used in Windows icon workflows
- Practical for UI and browser icon assets
Disadvantages:
- Not intended for general-purpose image work
- Limited compared with modern image formats for complex graphics
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Why Convert GIF to ICO?
Compatibility with software that only supports ICO
Different compression algorithms that may reduce file size
Different quality characteristics that may be preferable
Platform requirements (web, mobile, or desktop applications)
How to Convert GIF to ICO
- 1
Upload your GIF file using the converter above
- 2
Verify that the output format is set to ICO
- 3
Click the "Convert" button to start the conversion
- 4
Download your converted ICO file when complete