Multiple source images
One page is converted (default: page 1). Choose another page in Advanced options.
Convert TIFF to ICO
- In your browser
- No upload
- Private by design
What happens when you convert TIFF to ICO?
HDR to SDR
HDR is rendered to SDR using exposure and Reinhard tone mapping.
Icon packaging
Creates one square icon. The image is fitted inside it without stretching.
Encoding mode
ICO compression depends on the embedded image payload. Multiple sizes are alternatives, not animation frames; transparency handling differs between old masks and alpha-capable images. The output uses the implemented still-image encoder; file size depends on the pixels and format.
TIFF
Source
TIFF
Tagged Image File Format
Compression: Depends on variantTransparency: YesMetadata: TIFF tags, Exif, ICC
Tagged raster storage for scanning and image interchange. Compression, sample types and image count depend on the TIFF variant.
Explore TIFF format →ICO
Target
ICO
Windows Icon
Compression: Depends on variantTransparency: YesMetadata: Image dimensions, Colour depth
An icon resource containing several raster sizes and colour depths, with masks or alpha for transparency.
Explore ICO format →Is TIFF → ICO right for you?
Good choice when
- ICO fits your delivery use: Application icons & favicons.
- You can choose the source image or part needed for delivery.
- You need an SDR delivery copy and can review its tone mapping.
- You need an icon resource for a compatible application.
Probably not when
- You require a complete collection, page set or multipart round trip.
- You need the original HDR range for relighting or grading.
- You need automatic icon design or guaranteed multi-size packaging.
- You assume format-level alpha support guarantees matching transparent edges.
TIFF to ICO conversion details
- Multiple source images
- One page is converted (default: page 1). Choose another page in Advanced options.
- HDR to SDR
- HDR is rendered to SDR using exposure and Reinhard tone mapping.
- Icon packaging
- Creates one square icon. The image is fitted inside it without stretching.
- Transparency representation
- The implemented target supports alpha. Display-pixel processing can round translucent samples; archival sample equality is not promised.
- Encoding mode
- ICO compression depends on the embedded image payload. Multiple sizes are alternatives, not animation frames; transparency handling differs between old masks and alpha-capable images. The output uses the implemented still-image encoder; file size depends on the pixels and format.
- Sample precision & colour
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
- Metadata & colour
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
- Compression
- TIFF: Depends on variant → ICO: Depends on variant TIFF: TIFF is not intrinsically lossless or uncompressed. Read the Compression, BitsPerSample and SampleFormat tags; decoder support varies across schemes. ICO: ICO compression depends on the embedded image payload. Multiple sizes are alternatives, not animation frames; transparency handling differs between old masks and alpha-capable images.
- Transparency
- Transparency is replaced with white by default. Change the background in Advanced options.
- Colour depth
- TIFF: Tagged sample types
- Multiple images
- TIFF: Image directories → ICO: Alternative icon sizes
- Dimensions
- Creates one square icon. The image is fitted inside it without stretching.
- Metadata
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
Common questions
Will every source image be exported?
One page is converted (default: page 1). Choose another page in Advanced options.
How will HDR brightness be mapped?
HDR is rendered to SDR using exposure and Reinhard tone mapping.
Will ICO automatically create all icon sizes?
Creates one square icon. The image is fitted inside it without stretching.
Are bit depth and colour values guaranteed to match?
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
Will metadata and colour profiles be retained?
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.