Convert ICO to SVG

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Trace your ICO into a scalable SVG

Converting ICO to SVG redraws your image as crisp vector paths that scale to any size without blurring, ideal for logos, icons and print.

How to convert ICO to SVG

  1. 1 Drop your ICO file into the converter above.
  2. 2 It is converted to SVG automatically: no settings to fiddle with.
  3. 3 Download your new SVG file instantly.

ICO vs SVG

Feature ICO SVG
Compression Lossless Lossless
Transparency Yes Yes
Animation No No
Type Raster Vector
MIME type image/x-icon image/svg+xml
Best for Website favicons and Windows app icons: usually made from a PNG or SVG. Logos, icons and illustrations that must stay razor-sharp at every size.

About the formats

ICO

Icon (ICO)

ICO is the Windows icon format, used for app icons and website favicons. A single ICO file can bundle several sizes so the right one is shown at each scale.

Strengths

  • The standard for website favicons
  • Bundles multiple sizes in one file
  • Supports transparency

Limitations

  • Tiny dimensions only
  • Not for general photos
  • Limited editor support

Best for: Website favicons and Windows app icons: usually made from a PNG or SVG.

SVG

SVG vector

SVG is an XML-based vector format that scales to any size without losing sharpness. It is ideal for logos, icons and illustrations, and can be styled and animated with CSS.

Strengths

  • Infinitely scalable, always crisp
  • Tiny files for flat graphics
  • Editable and styleable as code

Limitations

  • Not suitable for photographs
  • Complex art can get heavy
  • Needs rasterising for some uses

Best for: Logos, icons and illustrations that must stay razor-sharp at every size.

Frequently asked questions

Upload your ICO file above and it is converted to SVG automatically. When it is ready, download your new SVG vector: the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.

Converting ICO to SVG redraws your image as crisp vector paths that scale to any size without blurring, ideal for logos, icons and print.

SVG is a lossless format, so your converted file keeps its full quality with no degradation.

Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.

Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.

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