What is an ICO file?
| File extension | .ico |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | image/x-icon |
Format description
ICO are icon files used by Windows and, often, the web. An ICO file can store one or more images in different sizes, so that they can be appropriately selected based on usage. ICO files can have a size of 256x256 pixels at most.Common questions about ICO conversions
How to open an ICO file?
If you don't know how to view an ICO file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert ICO files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple ICO files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing ICOs.
Pasting ICO files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting ICO files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an ICO file, if its size is 10 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Max you can convert big ICOs, up to 10 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert ICO files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert ICO files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting ICOs safe with MConverter?
For cloud-based conversions, MConverter encrypts your ICO files using the latest technologies, such as TLS 1.3 and HSTS. They are transmitted securely to our cloud service provider’s EU-based data center, which holds internationally recognized ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications. There, each conversion is processed in a separate, isolated environment. This technique further reduces the risk of a malicious file impacting other conversions.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your ICOs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 17,831,413 files so far.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your ICOs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 17,831,413 files so far.
How long does it take to convert ICO?
For most images, the wait should be less than a minute. If they are animated, it may take a little longer. However, MConverter also supports converting larger images, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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