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ICO to GIF Converter
Turn ICO files into GIF in seconds. Everything happens on your device: nothing is uploaded, and there's no limit.
Your images are processed in this browser tab and never uploaded.
Why convert ICO to GIF?
ICO files are hard to edit or preview outside Windows.
GIF is supported by every app and platform, which makes it a safe choice for simple graphics and stickers.
What to expect
- GIF can show at most 256 colours. Logos and graphics look identical; detailed photos may show slight banding.
How to convert ICO to GIF
Add your files
Drop your ICO files into the box or tap “select files”. Add as many as you like.
Pick the options
No settings needed: the defaults give the best result.
Convert and download
Press Convert. Download each GIF on its own, or everything at once as a ZIP file.
ICO vs GIF
| ICO | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Windows Icon | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Best for | website favicons and Windows app icons | simple animations, small graphics and images with few colours |
| Support | Used by all browsers for favicons and by Windows for icons. | Opens everywhere. |
About the formats
ICO (Windows Icon, 1985) is the icon format used by Windows and by website favicons. One ICO file can hold several sizes (16×16 up to 256×256), so the right one is shown in tabs, desktops and taskbars.
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format, 1987) is one of the oldest web formats. It is limited to 256 colours per frame but supports simple transparency and animation, which is why it is still used for short loops and memes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ICO to GIF?
Drop your ICO files into the box above (or tap Select files), check the options, then press Convert. Each GIF downloads on its own, or you can download them all as one ZIP file.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser on your own device. Your ICO files are never sent to a server, so they stay private, and it works even on a slow connection once the page has loaded.
Is there a limit on how many ICO files I can convert?
No. Convert as many as you like, for free, without signing up. Very large batches are processed one after another so your browser stays responsive.
Will I lose quality converting to GIF?
No. GIF is lossless, so the converted image keeps every pixel of the original.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Edge on phones, tablets and computers. Nothing to install.