TIFF to ICO Converter
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Supports: TIFF, TIF
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Need help?How to Convert TIFF to ICO
- Upload Your TIFF File — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your TIFF or TIF image file. Both extensions are accepted.
- Set Icon Resolution — Under Image Resolution, choose from:
- Preset Resolutions — Standard icon sizes: 256P, 192P, 128P, 64P, 48P, 32P, 16P
- Resolution Percentage — Scale by percentage
- Keep Original — Use the source image dimensions
- Width / Height / Width×Height — Set exact pixel dimensions
- Convert & Download — Click "Convert" and download your ICO file.
Why Convert TIFF to ICO?
- Preset Resolutions — Standard icon sizes: 256P, 192P, 128P, 64P, 48P, 32P, 16P
- Resolution Percentage — Scale by percentage
- Keep Original — Use the source image dimensions
- Width / Height / Width×Height — Set exact pixel dimensions
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a high-quality raster format used in professional photography, print design, and scanning. ICO is the standard icon format for Windows desktop icons, application icons, and website favicons. Converting TIFF to ICO is useful for turning professional logos and artwork into Windows application icons, creating favicons from high-resolution TIFF source files, building icon sets from scanned or photographed artwork, and generating desktop shortcut icons from TIFF design files.
Standard ICO Sizes
| Size | Preset | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 256×256 | 256P | Windows Vista+ large icons, high-DPI |
| 128×128 | 128P | Large toolbar icons |
| 64×64 | 64P | Medium icons |
| 48×48 | 48P | Windows desktop icons (standard) |
| 32×32 | 32P | Taskbar icons, small desktop icons |
| 16×16 | 16P | Favicons, menu icons, system tray |
TIFF vs ICO Comparison
| Feature | TIFF | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Raster image (high-quality) | Icon container |
| Color depth | Up to 32-bit | Up to 32-bit (with alpha) |
| Transparency | Yes (alpha channel) | Yes (alpha channel) |
| Max resolution | Unlimited | 256×256 (standard) |
| Compression | LZW, ZIP, or none | BMP or PNG internally |
| File size | Large (often uncompressed) | Small (icon-sized) |
| Best for | Print, photography, scanning | Desktop icons, favicons |
Why is the Image Compression section not available?
ICO is a specialized icon format that does not support adjustable compression settings. The image data is stored in a fixed format (BMP or PNG internally). Use the resolution presets to control file size — smaller icon sizes produce smaller files.
What resolution should I use for a favicon?
Use 16P (16×16) for the classic favicon size. Modern browsers also support 32×32 and 48×48. For best results across all devices, create a 48×48 icon — browsers will scale it down as needed.
Will the TIFF transparency be preserved?
Yes. ICO supports alpha channel transparency. If your TIFF file has a transparent background, the transparency will be preserved in the ICO output — essential for icons that need to blend with any desktop background.
Can I convert multi-page TIFF files?
The tool processes the first page of a multi-page TIFF file. If your TIFF contains multiple pages (common for scanned documents), only the first page is converted to ICO.
What is the best source resolution for ICO?
Start with a TIFF that is at least 256×256 pixels. The tool will scale it down to your chosen icon size. Starting with a larger source produces better results when scaling down to small icon sizes like 16×16 or 32×32.