
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
| Funzionalità | TIFF | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Nome completo | Tagged Image File Format | Windows Icon |
| Origin | Created by Aldus in 1986, now maintained by Adobe | Created by Microsoft for Windows icons |
| Compressione | Lossless (LZW) or uncompressed | Lossless images at several sizes |
| Transparency | Yes — smooth, partial transparency | Yes — smooth, partial transparency |
| Animazione | NO | NO |
| Colore | 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 |
| Meglio per | 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.
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.
Cosa puoi fare con TIFF to ICO
Esamina le funzionalità principali prima di iniziare.
- 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
Riferimento alle impostazioni
5 impostazioni
Controlli disponibili per TIFF to ICO.
Impostazioni
- Formato di outputMenu a discesa
- Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Opzioni: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
- QualitàCursoreIntervallo: 20–100 · Predefinito: 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.
- Modalità senza perditaAttivo / Disattivo
- For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
- Riempimento sfondoSelettore colore
- For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).
Modalità
- File singolo / In bloccoMenu a discesa
- Elabora un file o un batch con impostazioni condivise. I risultati batch vengono scaricati come un unico ZIP.Opzioni: File singoloIn blocco
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