HEIC to ICO converter
Convert HEIC to ICO for free, right in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
- Where it runs
- On your device
- Free allowance
- Unlimited
- Typical time
- Usually under 5 seconds
- Sign-up
- Not needed
What happens to your HEIC
The photo keeps its orientation, so it will not appear sideways.
You get a 256 × 256 icon that also contains 128, 64, 48, 32 and 16 pixel sizes, ready to use as a favicon or Windows icon.
This conversion runs inside your browser, so the file is never uploaded. Files over 60 MB are sent to our server instead, and deleted within 60 minutes.
How to convert HEIC to ICO
- Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the HEIC files, or drop them onto the page. You can add several at once.
- Convert to ICO The conversion starts on your device straight away. Nothing is uploaded.
- Download Tap Download to save the result.
What is an HEIC file?
The default photo format on iPhones since iOS 11. It stores photos at about half the size of JPG with the same quality, but many Windows PCs, websites and older Android phones cannot open it.
iPhone, iPad and Mac Photos open HEIC natively. Windows needs the HEIF extension from the Microsoft Store.
What is an ICO file?
The icon format used for Windows programs and website favicons. One ICO file can hold several sizes of the same icon.
Browsers, Windows Explorer and icon editors open ICO.
Questions
Is converting HEIC to ICO free?
Yes, completely. This conversion runs on your device, so there is no daily limit and no sign-up. We never ask you to pay after you have converted.
Is it safe to convert my HEIC files here?
Yes. The conversion happens inside your browser, and the file never leaves your phone or computer.
How long does HEIC to ICO take?
Usually under 5 seconds. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.
Can I convert HEIC to ICO on my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.
How do I open an ICO file?
Browsers, Windows Explorer and icon editors open ICO.