To convert TIF to ICO, select or drop your .tif picture above, check that ICO is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave your device.
What is a TIF file?
TIF – TIFF image. TIF is the TIFF format with a three-letter extension. TIFF keeps pictures without losing quality, can hold several pages, and is common in scanning, printing and photography.
TIF 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 TIF to ICO
- Click Select File, or drop your .tif 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.
TIF vs ICO: how they compare
| TIF | ICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless or lossy, by option | Bitmap or PNG |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Pages, not animation | No |
| Created by | Aldus, 1986 (now Adobe) | Microsoft |
| Best for | Scans, print and archives | 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).
- A TIF file can hold several pages. ICO holds one picture, so when there is more than one page you get a ZIP with an ICO for each page.
- 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 TIF 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 TIF pictures uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
How large can the TIF file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
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 TIF to ICO are shown.
Can I convert several TIF 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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