To convert RAW to ICO, select or drop your .raw picture above, check that ICO is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a RAW file?
RAW – Camera RAW photo. RAW is a generic extension several camera makers use for the data straight from the sensor. The layout differs from maker to maker, so a program has to know the camera to turn the file into a picture.
RAW Converter →What is an ICO file?
ICO – Windows icon. ICO is the Windows icon format. One file holds the same picture in several sizes, each at most 256 × 256 pixels; browsers also use it for the small icon on a tab (the favicon).
ICO Converter →How to convert RAW to ICO
- Click Select File, or drop your .raw files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that ICO is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
RAW vs ICO: how they compare
| RAW | ICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None, lossless or lossy, by camera | Bitmap or PNG |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Created by | — | Microsoft |
| Best for | Editing photos with the most room to adjust | Windows icons and website favicons |
Good to know
- Icons are small: the picture is shrunk to fit 32 × 32 pixels unless you choose another size in Options (up to 256 × 256).
- RAW files are developed on our server with the camera's own white balance, then saved as ICO. Expect a good-looking picture, not a replacement for your RAW editor.
- Tick Remove metadata in Options to leave out information stored in the picture, such as the camera and the place.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting RAW to ICO free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my RAW pictures uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because a browser can't develop camera RAW files. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
How large can the RAW file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Can I change the size or quality of the ICO?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for RAW to ICO are shown.
Can I convert several RAW files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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