How do I convert HEIC to ICO?

Upload your HEIC 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 HEIC to ICO lose quality?

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

HEIC or ICO: which should I use?

Use HEIC for saving storage space on iPhones and iPads. 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.

HEIC is how iPhones and iPads save photos by default. It needs up to half the space of a JPG at similar quality, but many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites still can’t open it.

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 HEIC 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.

Voorbeeld van het resultaat van ‘HEIC to ICO’

Convert HEIC to ICO — Favicons and Windows Icons

Convert HEIC 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.

Drop your HEIC file or click to browse

Why convert HEIC to ICO?

ICO is supported far more widely than HEIC, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
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 HEIC 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.
High-dynamic-range and wide-colour detail is converted to standard 8-bit colour.

HEIC vs ICO

Functie	HEIC	ICO
Volledige naam	High Efficiency Image Container	Windows Icon
Origin	Apple’s default photo format since iOS 11 (2017)	Created by Microsoft for Windows icons
Compressie	Lossy (HEVC)	Lossless images at several sizes
Transparency	Not in iPhone photos	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animatie	Nee	Nee
Kleur	8 or 10 bits per channel, wide colour	Full colour with transparency
Where it opens	Apple devices; many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites need extra software	Browsers (as favicon.ico), Windows and icon editors
Beste voor	saving storage space on iPhones and iPads	website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons
Main drawback	limited support outside Apple devices	icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels

In short: choose HEIC for saving storage space on iPhones and iPads; choose ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIC to ICO?: Upload your HEIC 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 HEIC to ICO lose quality?: Each icon size is scaled down from your image and stored without further compression, so small sizes stay crisp.
HEIC or ICO: which should I use?: Use HEIC for saving storage space on iPhones and iPads. 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 HEIC file?: HEIC is how iPhones and iPads save photos by default. It needs up to half the space of a JPG at similar quality, but many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites still can’t open it.
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 HEIC 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.

Wat u kunt doen met HEIC to ICO

Bekijk de belangrijkste mogelijkheden voordat u begint.

Convert HEIC 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 HEIC files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Referentie instellingen

Beschikbare besturingselementen voor HEIC to ICO.

Instellingen

UitvoerformaatDropdownmenu: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Opties: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
KwaliteitSchuifregelaarBereik: 20–100 · Standaard: 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-modusAan / Uit: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
AchtergrondvullingKleurkiezer: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).

Modus

Enkel bestand / batchDropdownmenu: Verwerk één bestand of een batch met gedeelde instellingen. Batchresultaten downloaden als één ZIP.Opties: Enkel bestandPartij

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