SVG to ICO Converter

Convert SVG images to ICO and a complete favicon set — 16×16 up to 256×256, plus Apple Touch Icon, Android icons and manifest.json. Runs 100% in your browser: no upload, no signup, no watermark.

🔒 100% local · files never leave your device ⚡ Instant, in-browser 🆓 Free forever

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Drop SVG images here

or paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V / ⌘V)

Batch supported — convert many files at once

Output mode

Output quality / scaling

Lossless (PNG)

BalancedHighLossless

Preserve transparency

Your ICO files are ready

HTML code — paste into your site's `<head>`

site.webmanifest

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Your files never leave this device

All conversion happens locally in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded — there is no server to upload to. This page works even with your internet disconnected.

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Real measured performance

This tool shows actual processing time and file-size comparison for every conversion. No fake claims, no invented statistics — see the real numbers in your result panel.

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No signup, no watermark, no ads

No accounts. No watermark on output. No pop-up ads breaking your flow. Convert, download, done — in under 10 seconds.

How to convert SVG to ICO

Add your SVG

Drop files into the box, click to browse, or paste from your clipboard. Batch is supported.

Pick output

Choose a favicon set, a single size, or a multi-size ICO. Adjust quality and transparency.

Download

Grab the .ico, the full favicon package (.zip), or copy the ready-made HTML code.

SVG vs ICO: format comparison

	SVG	ICO
Primary use	Vector graphics — logos, icons, UI	Windows icons & favicons
Transparency	✅ Yes (vector alpha)	✅ Yes (32-bit BMP or PNG)
Animation	✅ SVG can animate (CSS/SMIL)	❌ Static only (first frame is used)
Resolution	✅ Infinite — scales to any size	⚠️ Fixed 16–256px grid
Where it runs	Browsers, design tools (Figma, Illustrator)	Windows, browsers (favicon), apps
Why convert	—	SVG can't be used as a favicon.ico or Windows icon directly

Convert SVG to ICO at 256×256 or any other size

The ICO format can store icons from 16×16 (small browser tab) to 256×256 (Windows 10/11 high-DPI). Instead of hunting for an SVG that happens to be the right size, use the size presets here: the converter rasterizes your vector to 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 180, 192 or 256 pixels — or type any custom size. A 256×256 SVG to ICO conversion is the most common request because that is the largest size Windows and macOS recognize natively, and it is automatically downscaled into every smaller size inside the same .ico file.

Lossless and high-quality SVG to ICO output

ICO is a bitmap format, so your vector SVG is rasterized (converted to pixels) the moment it is exported — the output can never be "infinite resolution". What you control here is the quality of that rasterization: Lossless stores the rendered PNG data inside the ICO with no further compression, High uses high-quality resampling for sharp edges, and Balanced is the fastest. Because SVG scales cleanly, render at a large size first (256×256) so every smaller icon in the set inherits crisp edges. After conversion, inspect the preview grid — you can judge legibility at every size before downloading.

Why is my icon blurry at 16×16?

Small sizes lose detail because the source image is downscaled. Best practice: start from a large, simple shape (a 256×256 icon with high contrast and bold shapes survives 16×16 best). The preview grid in the result panel lets you check this before you commit to the download.

SVG to ICO with a transparent background

SVG keeps its transparency (the alpha channel) when rasterized, so a logo with a transparent background stays transparent as an ICO — as long as you keep the default “Keep alpha” mode. Some Windows contexts (file explorer, taskbar) paint a solid colour behind the icon; if you want predictable edges on light surfaces, switch to “White fill”. The converter never adds a watermark. This is the most common reason designers look for an SVG to ICO transparent converter: the source vector already has clean cut-out edges, and the ICO preserves them at every size from 16×16 to 256×256.

Multi-size ICO output (16×16 to 256×256)

A single .ico file can store several bitmap frames at different resolutions. FaviconPal's Favicon set mode bundles 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 180, 192 and 256 px into one favicon.ico, plus the matching PNGs for Apple and Android. The Multi-size ICO mode lets you hand-pick exactly which frames go inside the file — useful when a target app only reads specific sizes. Browsers and Windows both pick the closest frame and downscale automatically, so one multi-size file covers every surface. If you searched for SVG to ICO multiple sizes, this is the mode you want.

SVG to ICO on Windows and Mac

The output is identical on every platform because the conversion runs in your browser with JavaScript — there is no OS-specific build. On Windows, the .ico works directly as a file icon and as favicon.ico in the site root. On macOS, the same file works as a favicon and the Apple Touch Icon (180×180 PNG) is generated alongside it for home-screen bookmarks. No app, no install — open the page and convert, whether you are on Windows 10/11, macOS Sonoma/Ventura, or Linux.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert SVG to ICO?

Yes — completely free, with no limits, no registration and no watermark. This page has no paywall and no file-count restrictions for normal use.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device — you can even unplug your internet after opening the page and the tool still works.

Can I use the output as a website favicon?

Yes — that is the main use case. Choose the "Favicon set" mode to get favicon.ico, PNG icons at 16/32/180/192px, apple-touch-icon, site.webmanifest and the HTML code to paste into your site's head. Browsers request multiple sizes, so the full set gives the sharpest result everywhere.

What sizes should a favicon be?

Minimum you need: favicon.ico (16+32+48 inside one file), favicon-32x32.png and favicon-16x16.png. For best results on all platforms add apple-touch-icon.png (180×180), android-chrome-192x192.png and android-chrome-512x512.png. The favicon-set mode generates all of these automatically.

My SVG turns into a blank or 0×0 icon — why?

Some SVG files only contain a viewBox but no explicit width/height attributes, so the browser has no intrinsic size to render. The converter needs a known size to rasterize against. Fix: open the SVG in a text editor and make sure the root <svg> tag includes both, e.g. <svg width="512" height="512" viewBox="0 0 512 512">. Then re-upload.

Is the output still a vector? Will gradients survive?

No — ICO is a bitmap format, so the SVG is rasterized to pixels during conversion. The rendered result keeps gradients, strokes and filters, but at 16×16 most fine detail disappears. Design rule of thumb: for small icons, use bold solid shapes with high contrast; reserve gradients and thin strokes for the 128px+ sizes.

Can an animated SVG be converted?

ICO is a static format. An animated SVG (CSS or SMIL) is rendered in its initial state, so you get the first frame as a still icon. Animated favicons are not supported by modern browsers anyway — a static, high-contrast icon is the right choice.

Can I convert SVG to ICO?

Yes. Drop your SVG into the box (or paste it from the clipboard), pick an output mode, and click Convert — the ICO is built in your browser in a fraction of a second. No account, no file-size cap, no watermark. Because SVG is a vector, the converter rasterizes it at the exact sizes you choose, so the result is crisp from 16×16 up to 256×256.

How do I generate a .ICO file from an image?

Use the “Favicon set” mode: add your image, click Convert, then download the favicon package. You get favicon.ico (with 16/32/48 px inside), favicon-16x16.png, favicon-32x32.png, apple-touch-icon.png, the Android PNGs, site.webmanifest and a ready-made HTML snippet to paste into your <head>. A single image becomes a complete favicon set in one click.

Is an ICO file just a PNG?

No. An ICO is a container that holds one or more bitmap frames (PNG or BMP) at different sizes — favicon.ico typically bundles 16, 32 and 48 px in one file. A plain .png is a single image with no built-in size list, so Windows and most browsers will not treat it as a favicon. This tool stores real PNG data inside the ICO, which is why the icons stay sharp.

How can I convert an image to ICO?

Same flow for any source: open the page, add a WebP, PNG, JPG, AVIF or SVG, choose Single / Multi-size / Favicon-set, and download. Everything runs locally, so your image never leaves the device. For SVG specifically, make sure the file has explicit width/height attributes so the converter knows the render size.

Does SVG to ICO keep transparency?

Yes. SVG carries an alpha channel, and the converter preserves it when rasterizing to ICO — so a transparent SVG becomes a transparent .ico with no white or black box behind it. That is the main reason to use SVG instead of JPG, which has no transparency at all. For the cleanest result on dark browser tabs, keep transparent padding around the artwork and avoid a filled background; the Favicon-set mode writes 32-bit PNG frames inside the .ico that retain the alpha.