ICO to GIF Converter

Convert ICO to GIF free and get every size inside the icon as separate GIF images with transparency. Ideal for older platforms, forums, and CMS systems that only accept GIF. Upload up to 20 ICO files or paste a favicon URL. Need smooth transparent edges? Use the ICO to PNG converter, go the other way with GIF to ICO, or inspect icons first with the Icon Analyzer.

Drop your .ico files here, or click to select them manually!

Up to 20 ICO files, max 5MB each.

Convert from URL

Download all files as an archive:

or download them individually:

Your GIF files will appear here,

once you convert them.



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Convert ICO from URL

Enter the URL of the ICO file you want to convert to GIF:

How to Convert ICO Files to GIF

  1. From computer: Drag and drop your ICO file onto the converter or click to browse and select it manually.
  2. Convert from URL: Click the "Convert from URL" link, paste the direct URL to an ICO file (like a favicon), and click Convert.
  3. Download: Once converted, download individual GIF files for each icon size contained in the ICO.
Need sample files to test? Browse the ICO sample files.

Why Convert ICO to GIF Format?

ICO files only work as Windows icons and favicons, but GIF is one of the oldest and most universally supported image formats on the web. Converting ICO to GIF lets you:

  • Use icon artwork on older platforms, forums, and CMS systems that only accept GIF uploads.
  • Keep transparency - GIF supports transparent backgrounds for your icons.
  • Extract every embedded icon size as a separate GIF file in one pass.
  • Get tiny file sizes ideal for email signatures and legacy web pages.
GIF transparency is on/off per pixel - smooth semi-transparent edges are not supported by the format. For perfectly smooth edges use the ICO to PNG converter. To go the other way, try GIF to ICO.

FAQ - ICO to GIF Converter

Is this ICO to GIF converter free to use?

Yes! This ICO to GIF converter is completely free with no hidden charges, watermarks, or subscription fees. Convert as many files as you need without any cost.

Is transparency preserved when converting to GIF?

Yes, but GIF only supports fully transparent or fully opaque pixels (1-bit transparency). Icons with smooth semi-transparent edges will have those edges hardened. For smooth alpha, use our ICO to PNG converter instead.

Will I get multiple GIF files from one ICO?

Yes! ICO files typically contain multiple sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 256x256, etc.). Our converter extracts each size as a separate GIF file, giving you all available resolutions from the original icon.

Can I convert a website favicon to GIF?

Absolutely! Use the "Convert from URL" feature to paste any favicon URL (usually at domain.com/favicon.ico) and extract all icon sizes as GIF files.

Can I convert multiple ICO files at once?

Yes, batch conversion is supported. Upload up to 20 ICO files simultaneously and convert them all to GIF format in one operation. When you convert more than 2 files, a ZIP archive with a README is created automatically.

How can I verify my ICO file before converting?

Use our Icon Analyzer to inspect your ICO file contents, including all embedded sizes, color depths, and compression details before conversion.

Icon Conversion Stats

Recently Converted Icons
87 Live trend (15m)
349 Icons Last hour
10am (447) Peak hour
64.6M Total Icons converted

Analyze Your Icons with the Icon Analyzer

Before converting, check what's inside your ICO files. Our Icon Analyzer reveals all embedded sizes, color depths, and transparency information to help you understand exactly what you're working with.