Convert GIF to ICO Online
Converting GIF to ICO extracts the first frame and packages it as a multi-size icon file. If the GIF is animated, only the first frame is used. Transparency is fully preserved — the alpha channel in your GIF carries over to the ICO output.
Conversion route
GIF → ICO
Output Settings
Icon sizes to include
One ICO file will contain all selected sizes. Default: 16, 32, 48, 256 px.
About GIF to ICO Conversion
This free online converter transforms GIF images into ICO format directly in your browser. GIF is the classic format for simple animation, while ICO is the Windows icon container format. Whether you need broader compatibility, smaller file sizes, or different editing capabilities, switching from GIF to ICO takes just a few seconds and requires no software installation.
Transparency is fully preserved during this conversion. The alpha channel in your GIF image carries over to the ICO output intact, so transparent backgrounds stay transparent and no edge detail is lost. The ICO output is lossless, preserving your image as faithfully as the format allows without introducing any new compression artifacts of its own. If your GIF is animated, only the first frame is converted, and the converter warns you before processing.
This conversion is popular with people who work with short looping animations and simple graphics, as well as anyone preparing images for Windows application icons and website favicons. GIF is limited to 256 colors, which badly restricts photo quality, so moving to ICO is a sensible, practical step. The result is a clean file that is ready to share, upload, publish, or edit further in your favorite tools.
Your privacy is protected throughout the entire process. Conversion happens entirely inside your browser, so your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to any server. The tool is completely free, handles multiple files at once, and works on any device with a modern browser, making it simple to convert GIF to ICO whenever you need to.
How to Convert GIF to ICO
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Upload your GIF file by dragging it into the box or clicking to browse. You can add multiple files at once.
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Select the icon sizes to include (16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 256). The defaults cover most favicon needs.
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Click Convert. Your GIF is converted right inside your browser.
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Download your new ICO file when processing finishes.
Why Use This Converter
Simple conversion
Convert GIF to ICO with no software installation.
Private by design
Your files are converted entirely inside your browser and never leave your device.
Faithful output
ICO output keeps the source content as faithfully as the target format allows.
Transparency preserved
Alpha channels are kept intact in the converted file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an animated GIF become an animated ICO?
No. ICO is a still-icon container, so only the first frame of the GIF is used.
Do I need to install software to convert GIF to ICO?
No. The conversion runs through the web interface and the result is available as a download.
How is my GIF file processed?
This direction converts your file entirely inside your browser. The file never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server.
Will my animated GIF stay animated?
No. ICO is a still-image format, so only the first frame of an animated GIF is converted. A warning is shown before processing.
What's the maximum GIF file size?
You can upload files up to 50 MB for this direction.