// ABOUT ICO
ICO is the standard Windows icon container format used for favicons and application icons. A single ICO file can embed multiple resolutions (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 256x256) so the operating system or browser can select the most appropriate size. ICO is the required format for the classic favicon.ico file that browsers request from every website.
// ABOUT GIF
GIF is a legacy format dating to 1987 that supports animation and simple binary transparency. It is limited to a palette of 256 colours per frame, which means photographic content will undergo colour quantisation. Despite its age, GIF remains ubiquitous for short animations and reaction images across messaging platforms and social media.
// WHY CONVERT
Converting ICO to GIF is useful when you need your image in a format suited for short animations, reaction images, simple graphics with few colours, and legacy web content. Image Toolz runs the entire conversion directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server — your files remain completely private on your device. The tool handles images up to 200 MB and most conversions complete in under a second.
// FAQ
What is ICO?
ICO is the Windows icon container format used for favicons and application icons.
What is GIF?
GIF is a legacy format limited to 256 colours with support for animation and indexed transparency.
Will converting ICO to GIF lose quality?
Minimal loss for simple icon graphics. If the icon has many colours or gradients, colour banding may appear.
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. All conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server and nothing leaves your device.