Convert GIF to ICO
Drop your GIF file — it converts on your device and never gets uploaded.
Drop your images hereTap to choose images
Processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Metadata stripped
EXIF and GPS are dropped during re-encoding.
Memory only
Files are released the moment you press Clear.
11 inputs accepted
PNG · JPG · JFIF · WEBP · AVIF · GIF · BMP · ICO · HEIC · HEIF · SVG
Why convert GIF to ICO?
GIF (CompuServe, 1987) is best for short loops and simple animations, and ICO is lossless, so every pixel is preserved exactly. Converting GIF to ICO makes sense when you need favicons and windows icons — universal (favicons) support, tiny files. Transparency is preserved.
GIF converts from its first frame.
Questions
Is ICO smaller than GIF?+
ICO files are typically tiny where GIF files are large for what it shows, so in most cases yes. The result depends on the image.
Do my files get uploaded during the conversion?+
No. The GIF is decoded and re-encoded by your own browser. Open your Network tab and watch it stay empty.
Can I convert several GIF files at once?+
Yes. Drop a whole batch, convert them together and download the results as a single ZIP.
Is there a file size or daily limit?+
No limits and no account. The only real ceiling is your device's memory, since everything runs locally.
What happens to EXIF and GPS data?+
It's removed. Writing a fresh ICO drops camera, date and location metadata, which is usually what you want before sharing.
Does this cost anything?+
No. There is no server bill to pass on, so converting GIF to ICO is free and always will be.
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