How do I convert ICO to GIF?

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

Is it safe to convert ICO to GIF here?

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

Is the ICO to GIF 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 ICO to GIF reduce quality?

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

Can I convert multiple ICO 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.

Can I convert GIF back to ICO?

Yes — use our GIF to ICO converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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Convert ICO to GIF

Free, fast and private. Your ICO files are converted right in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

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How to convert ICO to GIF

1
Add your ICO files
Drag and drop ICO files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose GIF
GIF 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 GIF
Download each GIF file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

ICO vs GIF

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ICO · Windows Icon

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.

Type: Image
Extension: .ico
MIME: image/x-icon
Best for: favicons and Windows application icons

Transparency

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GIF · Graphics Interchange Format

GIF is a 256-color image format best known for short looping animations. It has universal support but large files for photographic content.

Type: Image
Extension: .gif
MIME: image/gif
Best for: reaction animations, simple graphics and short loops

LosslessAnimationTransparencyLegacy format

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ICO to GIF: frequently asked questions

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