# Convert ARW to ICO

> Convert ARW to ICO online for free. Runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device. Fast batch conversion, no sign-up, no watermarks.

URL: https://www.converterrr.com/arw-to-ico

- Runs in the browser with ImageMagick: files are not uploaded, and no credits are used.
- Engines: ImageMagick (browser), ImageMagick (cloud).
- API: available. `POST /api/v1/jobs` with `"output_format": "ico"` (paid plans).
- More: [Image converter](https://www.converterrr.com/image-converter), [ARW converter](https://www.converterrr.com/arw-converter).

## How to convert ARW to ICO

1. **Add your ARW files.** Drag and drop ARW files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2. **Choose ICO.** ICO is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3. **Convert.** Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4. **Download your ICO.** Download each ICO file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

## Good to know

- ARW files are developed with neutral, camera-matched defaults. For creative grading, edit in a RAW editor first.
- ARW files are typically used for photos straight from Sony cameras, while ICO is best for favicons and Windows application icons.
- This conversion runs on ImageMagick, running locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded and it works even on slow connections.

## ARW vs ICO

|  | ARW | ICO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full name | Sony Alpha RAW | Windows Icon |
| Type | Image | Image |
| Extensions | .arw | .ico |
| MIME type | image/x-sony-arw | image/x-icon |
| Best for | photos straight from Sony cameras | favicons and Windows application icons |
| Properties | camera RAW | transparency |

**ARW:** ARW is the RAW image format used by Sony Alpha cameras.

**ICO:** ICO is the Windows icon format. A single ICO can hold several sizes of the same icon, which is why it's still used for website favicons.

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## ARW to ICO: frequently asked questions

### How do I convert ARW to ICO?

Drop your ARW file onto the converter above, make sure ICO is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the ICO file — it usually takes a few seconds.

### Is it safe to convert ARW to ICO here?

Yes. ARW to ICO conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

### Is the ARW to ICO converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

### Will converting ARW to ICO reduce quality?

No — ICO preserves the content of your ARW file as faithfully as the format allows.

### Can I convert multiple ARW files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.