Convert HEIF/HEIC to ICO Online
Free and easy way to convert your High Efficiency Image Format (.heif, .heic) files to the Windows Icon (.ico) format.
HEIF/HEIC to ICO Converter
Convert your HEIF files to ICO format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why Convert HEIF/HEIC to ICO?
HEIF/HEIC files offer efficient storage for high-quality images, common on newer Apple devices. However, the ICO format is specifically designed for icons, such as website favicons or application icons in Windows. Converting a HEIF/HEIC image to ICO allows you to use that image as an icon where the ICO format is required.
Benefits of Converting HEIF/HEIC to ICO
- Create Icons: Generate standard ICO files from your HEIF/HEIC images.
- Favicons: Use the converted ICO for your website's favicon (the small icon in browser tabs).
- Application Icons: Suitable for use as icons in Windows applications or shortcuts.
- Compatibility: Ensures your icon is usable in environments that specifically require the ICO format.
How to Convert HEIF/HEIC to ICO Using Our Tool
- Upload your HEIF or HEIC file.
- The converter is pre-set for HEIF/HEIC to ICO conversion.
- Note: ICO files often require specific square dimensions (like 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, etc., up to 256x256). Our converter will typically resize your image appropriately to fit standard ICO dimensions, potentially adding padding if the aspect ratio isn't square.
- Solve the simple captcha.
- Click "Convert HEIF/HEIC to ICO".
- Download your new ICO icon file.
About HEIF/HEIC and ICO Formats
| Feature | HEIF/HEIC | ICO (Windows Icon) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | General image storage (efficient) | Icons (favicons, application icons) |
| Compatibility | Limited (Requires modern OS/codecs) | Wide (especially on Windows, browsers for favicons) |
| Transparency | Yes (can support alpha channel) | Yes (1-bit or alpha channel) |
| Multiple Images | Yes (sequences, bursts, etc.) | Yes (container for multiple sizes/color depths of the same icon) |
| Size Constraints | Flexible | Typically square, standard sizes (e.g., 32x32, 256x256 max) |
This conversion transforms your potentially large, high-resolution HEIF/HEIC image into a format suitable for use as an icon, handling necessary resizing and formatting for ICO compatibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (HEIF/HEIC to ICO)
Will the ICO file contain multiple sizes like some ICOs do?
Our basic converter typically creates an ICO file containing a single image, usually resized to a standard dimension like 256x256 or the largest standard size possible from your input. Creating multi-resolution ICO files is more complex and might not be supported by this simple tool.
What happens if my HEIF/HEIC image isn't square?
Since ICO files are typically square, the converter will likely resize the image to fit within a square canvas (e.g., 256x256 pixels). If the original aspect ratio isn't 1:1, this might involve adding transparent or white padding around the image to make it square.
Will transparency be preserved?
If your original HEIF/HEIC file has transparency (alpha channel), the converter will attempt to preserve it in the resulting ICO file, as the ICO format also supports transparency.
Can I convert Live Photos to ICO?
No. The ICO format only supports static images. If you upload a HEIC file containing a Live Photo, only the main still image component will be used for the ICO conversion.