How do I convert ICO to GIF?

Upload your ICO file above. It is converted to GIF 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 ICO to GIF lose quality?

GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.

Will the GIF keep the transparent background?

Partly. GIF keeps transparency as on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.

An ICO file bundles one picture at several sizes, from 16 to 256 pixels, so browsers and Windows can pick the sharpest version for a tab, bookmark or desktop shortcut.

Is the ICO to GIF 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 ICO to GIF — GIFs for Chat, Email and Web

Convert ICO to GIF online for a simple GIF for chat, email and the web. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert ICO to GIF?

GIF is supported far more widely than ICO, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
GIF is made for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

What to expect when converting ICO to GIF

GIF transparency is on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.
GIF shows at most 256 colours per frame, so photos and gradients are dithered and may show banding.

ICO vs GIF

Функция	ICO	GIF
Полное имя	Windows Icon	Graphics Interchange Format
Origin	Created by Microsoft for Windows icons	Introduced by CompuServe in 1987
Сжатие	Lossless images at several sizes	Lossless, but limited to 256 colours
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	On/off only (one transparent colour)
Анимация	Нет	Да
Цвет	Full colour with transparency	Up to 256 colours per frame
Where it opens	Browsers (as favicon.ico), Windows and icon editors	All browsers, email apps and messaging apps
Лучшее для	website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons	short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics
Main drawback	icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels	only 256 colours and on/off transparency

In short: choose ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons; choose GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert ICO to GIF?: Upload your ICO file above. It is converted to GIF 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 ICO to GIF lose quality?: GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.
Will the GIF keep the transparent background?: Partly. GIF keeps transparency as on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.
ICO or GIF: which should I use?: Use ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons. Use GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics. Keep in mind the main drawback of GIF: only 256 colours and on/off transparency.
What is a ICO file?: An ICO file bundles one picture at several sizes, from 16 to 256 pixels, so browsers and Windows can pick the sharpest version for a tab, bookmark or desktop shortcut.
Is the ICO to GIF 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.

Что можно сделать с помощью ICO to GIF

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Convert ICO files to GIF online
Keep animation when the source is an animated GIF or WebP
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many ICO files into one ZIP
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Выходной форматВыпадающий список: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Параметры: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
КачествоСлайдерДиапазон: 20–100 · По умолчанию: 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.
Режим без потерьВкл / Выкл: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Заливка фонаПипетка цвета: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).

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Один файл / ПакетВыпадающий список: Обработка одного файла или пакета с общими настройками. Пакетные результаты загружаются в виде одного ZIP-файла.Параметры: Один файлПакет

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