Convert TIFF to ICO
TIFF is a high quality format used in printing, scanning and professional photography. ICO is the container Windows and browsers require for favicons and application icons, so this conversion is about producing that specific file type rather than about quality or size. The conversion runs entirely in your browser: there is no upload, no file size limit and no watermark on the result.
Drop your TIFF files below and download ICO in seconds. Free, unlimited and completely private: the conversion runs inside your browser, so your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to a server.
No upload. Works with your network switched off. Check it yourself, or read what actually happens to your file.
Why convert TIFF to ICO?
TIFF is the standard in print production, scanning and professional photography because it preserves full quality and supports multiple pages and high bit depths. Browsers cannot display TIFF, so converting is the quickest way to share one online.
ICO files bundle one or more icon sizes into a single file that Windows and browsers use for favicons and app icons. Regular image viewers often refuse to open them, and most editors cannot save them, so a converter is the practical way in or out of the format.
TIFF vs ICO at a glance
| TIFF | ICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tagged Image File Format | Windows icon |
| Compression | Lossless | Contains PNG or BMP data |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Print, scanning and archiving | Favicons and Windows application icons |
What changes when you convert TIFF to ICO
| What happens | |
|---|---|
| Image quality | Depends on the quality setting above, which controls how much detail ICO keeps. |
| Transparency | Kept. ICO stores an alpha channel, so cut-out backgrounds and soft edges survive. |
| EXIF and GPS | Removed. The conversion goes through a pixel buffer, so camera data and location are not carried into the ICO file. |
| Colour profile | Not carried across. The image is handled in sRGB, which is right for the web and wrong for colour-managed print work. |
| Animation | Not applicable. TIFF files here are single images. |
| File size | Varies with the content of the image. No figure is quoted here, because none has been measured on a documented test set. |
How to convert TIFF to ICO
- Drop one or more TIFF files into the box above, or click to browse.
- ImageConvert converts each file to ICO right on your device.
- Download a single file, or grab everything at once as a zip.
Frequently asked questions
What is a TIFF file?
TIFF is a high quality format used in printing, scanning and professional photography.
What is an ICO file?
ICO is the Windows icon format, used for favicons and application icons.
Is it free to convert TIFF to ICO?
Yes. There are no limits, no watermarks and no account needed. Convert as many TIFF files as you like.
Are my files private?
Completely. Your TIFF files never leave your browser and are never uploaded to a server, so your images stay on your device.