How to convert JPG to ICO
- Add your .JPG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .ICO in a few seconds.
- Download your new .ICO file.
What to expect
- Images are scaled down to small icon dimensions, so detail in a large JPG is lost at display size.
- The source JPG has no alpha channel, so the icon will not be transparent unless transparency is added separately.
- For a sharp icon, a square source works best; a rectangular JPG will be squashed or cropped to fit.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert a JPG to ICO?
ICO is the Windows icon format used for programs, shortcuts, folders, and browser favicons, so conversion is done when you need an image to serve as an icon rather than a regular picture.
What sizes should the image be?
Icons are small and square, typically from 16x16 up to 256x256 pixels. A large or non-square JPG is scaled down to fit, so fine detail in the original will not be visible at icon size.
Does the icon get a transparent background?
Not automatically. JPG has no transparency, so a converted icon keeps whatever background the photo had; transparency would need to be added in an editor before or after conversion.
Where does an ICO file work?
Primarily on Windows for application, folder, and shortcut icons, and as a website favicon. It is not meant for general image viewing.
Programs that convert JPG: FormatFactory · GIMP · Microsoft Expression Design · XnView · Adobe Photoshop · ACDSee Photo Manager · GIMP for Mac · Preview
