How to convert ICO to XCF
- Add your .ICO file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .XCF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .XCF file.
What to expect
- The icon becomes a single flat raster layer rather than a pre-separated, editable composition.
- Transparency is preserved since
XCFsupports an alpha channel. XCFis GIMP's native format, so the file is best opened in GIMP rather than general image viewers.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of file is the XCF result?
XCF is GIMP's native project format, so you get an editable working file; a converted icon comes in as a single flat raster layer rather than as separate layers.Why convert an ICO to XCF?
To edit an icon's artwork in GIMP, which uses
XCF as its native format for keeping layers, masks, and channels editable.Does transparency survive the conversion?
Yes.
XCF stores an alpha channel, so transparent regions in the ICO can be kept intact.What about the multiple sizes in the ICO?
An
ICO holds the same image at several sizes; the conversion generally takes one of them (often the largest) as the XCF canvas.
