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GIF to ICO Converter

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Convert GIF images into a proper multi-resolution .ico file right in your browser. GIF images — including the first frame of an animated GIF — convert cleanly into a static multi-resolution .ico icon. Choose the sizes you need, click download, and get a standards-compliant icon with embedded PNG frames.

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Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF, BMP

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How to use GIF to ICO

  1. Drag and drop your GIF file onto the upload zone, paste it from the clipboard, or click Browse to select it.
  2. Tick the sizes you want inside the .ico — 16×16 and 32×32 are on by default; add 48, 64, 128, or 256 as needed.
  3. Click Download .ico to generate and save your multi-resolution icon instantly.

What is GIF to ICO?

GIF images — including the first frame of an animated GIF — convert cleanly into a static multi-resolution .ico icon. The ICO format can hold several resolutions in one file, letting Windows and browsers automatically pick the best size for each context — from a 16×16 taskbar icon to a 256×256 high-DPI display icon.

This GIF-to-ICO converter runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API and pure JavaScript, so your image is never uploaded to any server and stays completely private. Each chosen size is embedded as a lossless PNG frame inside the ICO container — the modern, recommended approach. Animated GIFs are flattened to their first frame, since the ICO format is not animated.

It is the fastest way to turn a GIF logo or graphic into a real .ico file for a Windows application, a browser extension, or a website favicon that needs legacy-browser support.

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FAQ

How do I convert GIF to ICO?
Upload your GIF image, choose the icon sizes you want to include, and click Download .ico. The conversion happens instantly in your browser with no upload required.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The entire conversion runs locally in your browser using the Canvas API, so your image never leaves your device.
What size should the source image be?
Use a square source of at least 256×256 pixels so every smaller icon size is a sharp downscale rather than a blurry upscale.

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