GIF to ICO converter

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OnlineConvertFree provides free image conversion services without requiring any software installation. Easily convert your gif files to ico or any other format with just a few clicks.

How to convert gif to ico?

How to convert ico to gif?

Step 1

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Step 2

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Choose ico or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.

Step 3

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Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the ico format.

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Simply drag and drop your gif files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to ico or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.

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As soon as you upload your gif files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.

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CompuServe Graphics Interchange Format

Extension	.gif
Category	🔵 images
Programs	🔵 Adobe Photoshop 🔵 Apple Preview 🔵 Corel Paint Shop Pro 🔵 Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery Viewer
Description	🔵 .xcf (eXperimental Computing Facility) The .xcf format is the native image file format of the GIMP software (GNU Image Manipulation Program). It's used for storing the entire composition including layers, channels, paths, and other elements that are part of a GIMP image. The XCF format is designed to preserve all information GIMP can contain about an image; however, due to its specific nature, it's not widely supported outside of GIMP. For sharing, images in XCF format are often exported to more universally recognized formats like PNG or JPEG.
Technical details	🔵 The GIF (Graphics Interchange Format), introduced by CompuServe in 1987, is a bitmap image format with the following characteristics: - Color Limitation: Supports only 256 colors, making it suitable for graphics or logos but not for detailed photographs. - Animation Support: Stores multiple images for animated effects, popular for looping animations and web graphics. - Lossless Compression: Uses LZW compression, reducing file size without quality loss, effective for uniform color images. - Transparency Support: Allows background transparency in images. - Interlacing Option: Offers an interlaced format for quicker loading on slow connections. - Standardization: Original version (87a) in 1987, enhanced version (GIF89a) in 1989 with animation and transparency improvements. - Aspect Ratio: Lacks inherent aspect ratio support. - Applications: Commonly used online for animation and transparency, less so for high-quality photography due to color limits. - No Audio Support: Cannot embed sound. - Metadata: Limited metadata compared to formats like JPEG. - Browser Support: Broadly supported in web browsers and image viewers. - Patent Issues: LZW compression was patented, leading to controversy and PNG development; patent expired in 2003. - File Extensions: .gif or .GIF. Mainly used for web graphics, animations, and simple art, GIF is efficient for images with fewer colors but not ideal for detailed or high-quality images.
Developer	🔵 CompuServe
MIME type	🔵 image/gif

Microsoft icon file

Extension	.ico
Category	🔵 images
Programs	🔵 Adobe Photoshop 🔵 Microsoft Paint 🔵 Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
Description	🔵 .ico (Icon File) The .ico format is used for icon files in Microsoft Windows. ICO files contain one or more small images at multiple sizes and color depths, so they may be scaled appropriately in different contexts. These files are commonly used to display a small image next to a website's name in a browser's address bar, as well as for application icons on both Windows desktop and mobile platforms.
Technical details	🔵 The key technical details: - Multiple Resolutions and Color Depths: Includes images in various sizes and color depths. - Color Support: Supports 24-bit RGB and 32-bit RGB with alpha transparency. - Transparency: Allows for transparent backgrounds. - File Structure: Starts with an icon directory that specifies image details. - Compression: Can utilize PNG for smaller file sizes with lossless compression. - Compatibility: Widely supported in Windows and some graphic software.
Developer	🔵 Microsoft
MIME type	🔵 image/ico 🔵 image/x-icon 🔵 application/ico 🔵 application/x-ico 🔵 application/x-win-bitmap 🔵 image/x-win-bitmap 🔵 application/octet-stream