How do I convert TIFF to ICO?

Upload your TIFF file above. It is converted to ICO automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting TIFF to ICO lose quality?

Each icon size is scaled down from your image and stored without further compression, so small sizes stay crisp.

Will the ICO keep the transparent background?

Yes. ICO supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.

TIFF is the workhorse of print and archiving. It keeps every pixel without loss and is accepted by print shops, publishers and document-management systems.

What sizes does the ICO file include?

The standard icon sizes of 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256 pixels, skipping any larger than your image. Browsers and Windows pick the best size automatically.

Is the TIFF to ICO converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert TIFF to ICO — Favicons and Windows Icons

Convert TIFF to ICO online to make a favicon or Windows icon in several sizes. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert TIFF to ICO?

Transparent areas stay transparent: ICO supports smooth, partial transparency just like TIFF.
One ICO bundles the standard 16 to 256 px icon sizes (up to the size of your image), ready for a favicon.ico or a Windows shortcut.

What to expect when converting TIFF to ICO

Icons are square, so a non-square image is centred on a transparent square. Sizes larger than your image aren’t created, so start from at least 256 × 256 pixels.
Only the first page of a multi-page TIFF is converted, and CMYK print colour becomes standard RGB.

TIFF vs ICO

Feature	TIFF	ICO
Full name	Tagged Image File Format	Windows Icon
Origin	Created by Aldus in 1986, now maintained by Adobe	Created by Microsoft for Windows icons
Compression	Lossless (LZW) or uncompressed	Lossless images at several sizes
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	No	No
Colour	Up to 16 bits per channel, RGB or CMYK	Full colour with transparency
Where it opens	Photo editors, print and scanning software; most browsers don’t display it	Browsers (as favicon.ico), Windows and icon editors
Best for	print production, scanning and long-term archiving	website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons
Main drawback	very large files that web browsers won’t display	icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels

In short: choose TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving; choose ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons.

Making an icon from a TIFF logo or artwork file

Designers and print vendors often hand over logos as TIFF, which is fine for print but no use as a site or app icon. Converting builds a multi-size .ico from that artwork, with all six standard sizes from 16 to 256 pixels whenever the TIFF is at least 256 pixels across, as print files nearly always are.

Transparency in the TIFF is kept at every size, which is what lets an icon sit on any tab or desktop color. A logo saved on a solid white background shows that white square instead, so if you need clear corners, cut the logo out and build the icon from that PNG on the PNG to ICO page. Wide logos are centered on a square and shrink to fit, so a compact mark or monogram reads better at 16 pixels than a full wordmark.

A TIFF with several pages contributes just its first, and CMYK artwork is converted to screen RGB. For the larger PNG icons that phones and web app manifests use, create a complete favicon pack.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert TIFF to ICO?: Upload your TIFF file above. It is converted to ICO automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting TIFF to ICO lose quality?: Each icon size is scaled down from your image and stored without further compression, so small sizes stay crisp.
Will the ICO keep the transparent background?: Yes. ICO supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
TIFF or ICO: which should I use?: Use TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving. Use ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons. Keep in mind the main drawback of ICO: icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels.
What is a TIFF file?: TIFF is the workhorse of print and archiving. It keeps every pixel without loss and is accepted by print shops, publishers and document-management systems.
What sizes does the ICO file include?: The standard icon sizes of 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256 pixels, skipping any larger than your image. Browsers and Windows pick the best size automatically.
Is the TIFF to ICO converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with TIFF to ICO

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert TIFF files to ICO online
Bundle standard icon sizes from 16 to 256 px in one file
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many TIFF files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for TIFF to ICO.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).