Convert ICO to WEBP
Free, fast and secure — convert ICO to WEBP right in your browser.
Shrink your ICO by converting to WEBP
Converting ICO to WEBP trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making WebP image the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert ICO to WEBP
- 1 Drop your ICO file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WEBP automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WEBP file instantly.
ICO vs WEBP
| Feature | ICO | WEBP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/x-icon | image/webp |
| Best for | Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG. | Web images where page speed matters — photos, graphics and simple animations alike. |
About the formats
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.
WebP image
WebP is a modern Google format that delivers both lossy and lossless compression with transparency and animation. It typically produces noticeably smaller files than JPG or PNG at the same quality.
Strengths
- Smaller than JPG and PNG at similar quality
- Supports transparency and animation
- Great for fast-loading web pages
Limitations
- Not supported by some older software
- Less universal than JPG for sharing
- Limited print workflow support
Best for: Web images where page speed matters — photos, graphics and simple animations alike.