Image to Icon Converter: Create Favicon (.ICO) Files for Free
Convert images to .ICO format. Zoom and pan to select the perfect area for your icon.
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The Ultimate Online ICO Converter for Favicon Creation
Our **Image to Icon converter** is the fastest, most powerful free tool available to **convert image to ICO** files for your website favicon or desktop applications. It's a professional-grade **online ICO converter** that supports all modern icon sizes, from the 16x16 browser tab icon to the 256x256 high-resolution desktop shortcut. Unlike basic converters, our tool gives you full interactive control, allowing you to **pan and zoom** your source image within the square icon frame to achieve the perfect crop and composition.
The output ICO file includes multiple resolutions in a single container, ensuring your icon displays perfectly on all operating systems and devices. You can also choose between a classic square or a modern circular favicon shape. Securely **create favicon files** instantly on your device—no server upload required. Need to shrink the original file size before converting? Use our sister tool, the Online Image Compressor.
Quick Guide: Create Favicon Files and Convert Image to ICO
- Upload Image: Click 'Select Image' or drag your photo/logo into the drop zone.
- Adjust Crop: Use the preview window to pan (drag) and zoom (scroll wheel/slider) your image to frame the icon perfectly.
- Select Sizes: Check the boxes for all required icon sizes (e.g., 16x16, 32x32, 256x256).
- Download ICO: Click 'Download .ICO' to generate and save your final multi-resolution icon file.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For a comprehensive website favicon, you should include multiple sizes in your .ICO file. The most critical sizes are 16x16 (for browser tabs), 32x32 (for taskbars), and 256x256 (for modern Windows desktop shortcuts). Our free Image to Icon tool allows you to select all these essential sizes before conversion.
Our unique tool allows you to adjust the preview using Pan and Zoom controls. Drag the image within the preview frame to pan it, and use the slider or mouse wheel to zoom in or out. This ensures you perfectly center and crop the desired area of your source image before the final Image to Icon conversion.
Yes, our online ICO converter offers a 'Shape' option. You can choose 'Square' for the traditional icon look, or 'Circle' for a modern, rounded favicon. Selecting 'Circle' applies a mask to your image, ensuring a clean, perfect circular edge for your final icon file.