GIF to ICO Converter

About GIF to ICO

Creates an ICO file from a GIF, scaling it into a chosen square size. Small pixel-art and sticker-style GIFs work especially well as icons, and any transparent pixels are kept in the 32-bit ICO that results.

How to use it

1. Drop a GIF file on the upload area, or click to choose one.
2. Pick an Icon size such as 16×16, 32×32 or 48×48, or press Original to keep the GIF's own proportions.
3. If you need an unusual size, enter it under Custom, up to 256 pixels.
4. Press Convert to ICO, review the Output, and use Download ICO.

When to use it

• Turning a pixel-art avatar into a favicon.
• Using a small logo animation's first frame as an application icon.
• Making a desktop shortcut icon from a GIF sticker.
• Creating a placeholder icon set from graphics that already exist as GIFs.

Questions about GIF to ICO

What if my GIF is animated?

The icon uses a single still frame, typically the first one the browser draws. ICO files as produced here cannot hold animation, so the motion is dropped.

Is GIF transparency kept?

Yes. The transparent color in a GIF is decoded to alpha, and the ICO stores a 32-bit image with an alpha channel, so those pixels remain see-through. Extra padding for non-square GIFs is transparent too.

Will pixel art look sharp when scaled?

Scaling uses the canvas default smoothing, so small pixel art enlarged to 128 or 256 can look soft. Pick a size that is a whole multiple of the original, or leave it at Original.

Can I get several sizes in one ICO?

No. Each conversion produces one image at one size. Repeat the process for each size and combine them with a dedicated icon tool if needed.

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