Convert SVG to ICO
Free, fast and secure — convert SVG to ICO right in your browser.
Flatten your SVG into a ready-to-use ICO
Converting SVG to ICO rasterises your vector artwork into a fixed-size Icon (ICO) that opens in any app or browser — perfect when a tool will not accept the original vector.
How to convert SVG to ICO
- 1 Drop your SVG file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to ICO automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new ICO file instantly.
SVG vs ICO
| Feature | SVG | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Vector | Raster |
| MIME type | image/svg+xml | image/x-icon |
| Best for | Logos, icons and illustrations that must stay razor-sharp at every size. | Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG. |
About the formats
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.
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.