GIF to ICO Converter

Convert GIF to ICO in your browser. ICO is a lossless format with universal support across browsers and apps, which affects quality, file size, and compatibility. Best for application icons, favicons, and conversion stays private with no uploads.

GIF to ICO

Drop GIF files here

Supports images up to 50MB and 100MP

Or press ⌘/Ctrl + O

GIF vs ICO

GIF

Legacy format supporting simple animations

Compression: lossless
Quality: standard
File Size: small
Transparency:
Browser Support: universal

ICO

Icon format for Windows applications

Compression: lossless
Quality: standard
File Size: small
Transparency:
Browser Support: universal

How to Convert GIF to ICO

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1. Select Files

Click "Choose Files" or drag your GIF images into the converter area.

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2. Choose Settings

Select ICO as output format and adjust quality settings if needed.

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3. Download

Your converted ICO files will be ready for download in seconds.

💡 Pro Tip:

All conversion happens locally in your browser. Your GIF files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the GIF to ICO converter?

Drop your GIF files into the converter, choose ICO as the output format, and convert. Your converted files are ready to download in seconds, and nothing is uploaded.

Is the GIF to ICO converter free and private?

The GIF to ICO converter is free to use and runs locally in your browser. Your files stay on your device, so the conversion is private with no uploads.

Can I batch convert with the GIF to ICO converter?

Batch conversion supports up to 20 files at a time. Each file can be up to 50MB (and up to 100MP), and you can download results individually or as a ZIP.

Will converting GIF to ICO reduce quality?

No quality loss! ICO uses lossless compression, so your image quality will be preserved perfectly when converting from GIF.

Is the GIF to ICO converter a good choice for the web?

For the web, ICO is supported across virtually all browsers and typically results in small file sizes. If you need maximum compatibility, JPG and PNG are safe defaults; for smaller files, WebP or AVIF are often better.

Does QuickImager keep EXIF metadata when converting GIF to ICO?

No. ICO does not support metadata, so EXIF and similar data will be removed during conversion.

Does the GIF to ICO converter work offline?

QuickImager can work offline after the page (and any required format libraries) have loaded once. All conversion happens locally in your browser with no uploads.