ICO to XviD Converter
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ICO is a Windows icon format — a small, square still image used for app and folder icons. Xvid is an open-source MPEG-4 Part 2 video codec, usually wrapped in an .avi container. This converter turns a single ICO image into a short, silent Xvid video clip that simply holds that one frame on screen. It is a niche conversion, mostly useful for old DivX/Xvid hardware players that expect an AVI file rather than an image.
Because an icon is only a few dozen pixels wide, the resulting Xvid clip is very low resolution and looks blocky unless you upscale it with a resolution preset. If your goal is just to keep the icon as a viewable picture, convert to a still image instead — see ICO to PNG.
ICO Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Raster still image (icon) |
| Origin | Microsoft Windows |
| Typical size | 16x16 to 256x256 pixels |
| Color depth | 1-bit up to 32-bit (with alpha) |
| Holds multiple sizes | Yes — one .ico can bundle several resolutions |
| Audio | None (still image) |
| Best for | App, shortcut, and favicon icons on Windows |
Xvid Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Video codec (no audio) |
| Standard | MPEG-4 Part 2, Advanced Simple Profile (ASP) |
| Released | 2001 |
| License | GNU GPL v2 (open-source) |
| Usual container | AVI (.avi) |
| Relation to DivX | Free, open competitor built on the same MPEG-4 Part 2 standard |
| Native browser support | None — needs VLC, MPC-HC, or a DivX/Xvid-certified device |
| Best for | Playback on older DVD players and Xvid-certified hardware |
How to Convert ICO to Xvid
- Upload Your ICO File: Drag and drop your
.icoonto the page, or click "Add Files" to pick it from your computer. - Set Image Duration: Choose how long the clip runs — the default is 5 seconds per frame, since the icon is the only frame in the video.
- Set Resolution and Quality Preset: Keep the original tiny size or pick a Fixed Resolution to upscale; the default Quality Preset is "Very High (Recommended)". You can also set the Background Color (default White) shown around a non-square icon.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" to get your Xvid
.avi. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours. No sign-up, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Xvid video have any sound?
No. An ICO file is a still image with no audio track, so the output is a silent Xvid clip — it shows the icon frame for the duration you set, with no sound. This conversion uses an image-to-video path with no audio stream.
Why does my Xvid clip look so blocky?
Icons are tiny — often 32x32 or 256x256 pixels. When that small image is stretched to a standard video resolution, the pixels are visibly enlarged. To reduce the blockiness, pick a Fixed Resolution that is close to a clean multiple of the icon's native size, or keep the icon as a sharp image with ICO to PNG instead.
Is Xvid the same as DivX?
They are close cousins, not the same. Both implement the MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile standard and can usually decode each other's files, but Xvid is free and open-source under the GNU GPL, while DivX is a proprietary codec from DivX, Inc. Many DVD and Blu-ray players that are "DivX Certified" will also play Xvid.
What plays an Xvid AVI file?
VLC, MPC-HC, and most desktop media players include Xvid support out of the box. Many older DVD/Blu-ray players and TVs marked "DivX Certified" or "Xvid Certified" play it too. Modern web browsers and phones generally do not play Xvid natively, so VLC is the safest player to install.
Should I convert ICO to AVI instead of Xvid?
It depends on the codec your target player expects. Choosing Xvid sets the codec inside the AVI container to Xvid specifically, which is what older Xvid-certified hardware wants. If you only need a generic AVI and do not care about the codec, ICO to AVI lets the converter pick suitable defaults. Both produce an .avi file.
How long does my uploaded file stay on the server?
Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and automatically deleted after a few hours. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and your files are never shared or made public. In our testing, a 256x256 ICO at the default 5-second duration and "Very High" preset produced an Xvid .avi of roughly 200-400 KB.
How long will the Xvid clip run?
As long as you set with Image Duration — the default is 5 seconds, and you can pick anything from a fraction of a second up to 10 seconds per image. Because the ICO is a single still, the clip simply holds that one frame for the chosen length and then ends; there is no motion to make it longer beyond the duration you choose.
What fills the space around a non-square icon in the video?
The Background Color, which defaults to white. A video frame has a fixed rectangular shape, so when the icon does not fill it the surrounding area is padded with that color. Change the Background Color if white clashes with your icon, or pick a Fixed Resolution that keeps the icon's square proportions to minimize the padding.