Convert ICO to WebP Online
Free and easy way to convert your Windows Icon (.ico) files to the modern WebP (.webp) image format.
ICO to WebP Converter
Convert your ICO files to WEBP format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why Convert ICO to WebP?
ICO files are primarily used for website favicons and application icons in Windows. WebP, developed by Google, is a modern image format that provides superior lossless and lossy compression for images on the web. Converting ICO to WebP can result in significantly smaller file sizes while maintaining high visual quality, which is beneficial for web performance.
Benefits of Converting ICO to WebP
- Smaller File Sizes: WebP offers better compression than formats like PNG or JPG, leading to faster loading times.
- High Quality: WebP supports both lossless and lossy compression, allowing for quality retention even at smaller sizes.
- Transparency Support: Like PNG and ICO, WebP supports transparency, making it suitable for icons and graphics with non-rectangular shapes.
- Modern Web Standard: WebP is widely supported by modern web browsers and is increasingly becoming a standard for web images.
How to Convert ICO to WebP Using Our Tool
- Upload your ICO file using the upload button or by dragging and dropping. Note: ICO files can contain multiple images; our tool typically converts the largest resolution image found within the ICO.
- The converter is pre-set for ICO to WebP conversion.
- Solve the simple captcha to verify you're human.
- Click "Convert ICO to WebP" to begin the process.
- Once the conversion is finished, download your new WebP image file.
About ICO and WebP Formats
| Feature | ICO (Windows Icon) | WebP |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Icons (favicons, application icons) | Web images (graphics, photos) |
| Compression | Uncompressed or basic compression | Superior Lossless & Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes (1-bit or alpha) | Yes (Alpha channel) |
| Multiple Images | Yes (container for multiple sizes/color depths) | Yes (Animation support) |
| Browser Support | Universal (for favicons) | Wide (Modern browsers) |
Converting your ICO files to WebP can help optimize your website's performance by reducing image file sizes without sacrificing quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions (ICO to WebP)
My ICO file contains multiple icon sizes. Which one gets converted?
Our converter typically extracts and converts the largest resolution image available within the ICO container file to ensure the highest quality starting point for the WebP conversion.
Will transparency be preserved when converting ICO to WebP?
Yes, both ICO and WebP formats support transparency. The transparency information from your ICO file will be preserved in the resulting WebP image.
Can I use the converted WebP file as a favicon?
While modern browsers have increasing support for SVG and PNG favicons, universal support for WebP as a favicon might still be limited compared to the traditional `.ico` format. It's generally safer to use `.ico` or `.png` for favicons, but WebP is excellent for other web images.
Is the conversion lossless or lossy?
WebP supports both. Our converter typically defaults to a high-quality setting that balances file size and visual fidelity, which might involve lossy compression. For icons, lossless WebP might be preferable, although this option is not currently selectable in the UI.