Make an ICO icon file from a HEIC photo
Create a favicon or app icon from a HEIC photo. Pick which sizes to include, from 16 to 256 pixels. The photo is centre-cropped to a square first.
Drop HEIC photos here, or pick them from your device
Stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Processing on this device
How to use it
- Add a HEIC photo.
- Select the icon sizes you need, between 16 and 256 pixels.
- Check the square crop. The centre of the photo is used.
- Convert and download the .ico file.
What it keeps
- The centre of the photo, at each chosen size.
- Transparency, because the entries are PNG-compressed.
What it removes or changes
- The photo is cropped to a square from the middle. Edges are cut off.
- Detail disappears at small sizes. A 16 pixel icon of a busy photo is mostly a blur.
- The file holds several resized copies, one per size.
Limits
- The crop is automatic and centred. If the subject is off-centre, crop the photo first with Crop and rotate image.
- ICO is for icons. It is not a general photo format.
- Metadata is not carried into the icon.
Compatibility
ICO is the format Windows icons and many favicons use. Current browsers accept PNG favicons as well, so check what your site needs. Include 16 and 32 for browser tabs, and larger sizes for shortcuts and tiles.
Privacy
Cropping, scaling and packing the ICO happen in your browser. The photo is not uploaded.
ICO or PNG for icons
ICO bundles several sizes in one file, which Windows and older browsers like. A single PNG is simpler, widely accepted for favicons in current browsers, and easier to produce. If you are unsure, ICO is the safe, compatible choice, while PNG is a lighter option for modern sites.
Troubleshooting
The icon looks blurry at 16 pixels.
That is the size. Use a simpler image with a clear subject, close-cropped.
The wrong part of the photo was used.
The centre is used. Crop the photo first so the subject sits in the middle.
Windows ignores some sizes.
Include the standard sizes your target uses, such as 16, 32, 48 and 256.
Frequently asked questions
Which sizes are available?
Any from 16 to 256 pixels, as you select.
Is the photo cropped?
Yes. The photo is centre-cropped to a square before the icon sizes are generated.
Is transparency kept?
Entries are PNG-compressed, so alpha is supported.