GIF to ICO converter
Convert GIF files to ICO with encrypted uploads and automatic deletion. Windows icon container format.
GIF → ICO is queued for rollout
Image, spreadsheet, document and media conversions are live today. This pair needs our office engine, which is next on the roadmap.
How it works
Drop your file
Drag a GIF file in, or click to browse. No account needed to try it.
We convert it
Encrypted upload, converted to ICO in our sharp pipeline.
Download the result
Grab your ICO file immediately, or find it later in your dashboard.
Why convert GIF to ICO?
Both GIF and ICO use lossless compression, so the conversion mainly changes compatibility, not quality. The main reason to convert GIF to ICO is compatibility: ICO opens in every browser, image viewer and design tool without a plugin, while GIF doesn't always. If you're sharing a file with someone else, sending it to a tool that expects a specific format, or archiving it for the long term, ICO is usually the safer target.
Format comparison
| GIF | ICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .gif | .ico |
| MIME type | image/gif | image/x-icon |
| Compression | lossless compression | lossless compression |
| Category | image | image |
Your file, handled carefully
Uploads are encrypted in transit and at rest, processed in an isolated job, and deleted on the schedule you choose — as fast as immediately. We don't index, search, or share files between accounts. Read the full security model →
Frequently asked questions
Is converting GIF to ICO free?
Yes — the first 50 conversions every month are free on any plan, including GIF to ICO.
Will I lose quality converting GIF to ICO?
ICO is windows icon container format. We use the highest-quality encoder settings by default so visual or data loss is minimized.
Do you keep a copy of my file?
No, not by default. You choose a retention window at upload — immediate, 1 hour, 24 hours or 7 days — and the file is permanently deleted after that.
What is GIF?
Legacy animated/static format with limited color depth, still widely used for short loops.
Will my converted file have a watermark?
On the Free plan, ICO output includes a small "Converted with Convyx" mark. Pro ($9/mo) removes it, along with the 25 MB file size cap.
What happens if a conversion fails?
You get a clear error message and the job is marked failed in your history — we never silently drop a file. Retry is one click, and nothing is charged against your quota for a failed job.