Video to ICO Converter
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Need help?How to Convert Video to ICO
- Upload Your Video File — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop any video file. Supported formats include MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV, WebM, MPEG, MTS, and 30+ other video formats.
- Choose Frame Selection — Under Frame Selection, pick "Specific Frame" to extract a single frame, or "Multiple Screenshots" to extract several frames as separate ICO files.
- Set Resolution — Under Image Resolution, choose from Preset Resolutions (256P, 192P, 128P, 64P, 48P, 32P, 16P for standard icon sizes), Resolution Percentage, custom Width/Height, or Width×Height. Standard icon sizes are 256×256, 128×128, 64×64, 48×48, 32×32, and 16×16 pixels.
- Convert & Download — Click "Convert" and download your ICO file(s).
Why Convert Video to ICO?
ICO (Icon) is the standard image format for icons on Windows. Extracting a video frame as an ICO file is useful for creating custom desktop icons from movie scenes or video thumbnails, generating favicon files from video content for websites, building icon sets from video game footage or screen recordings, and creating application icons from product demo videos.
Standard ICO Sizes
| Size | Use Case |
|---|---|
| 256×256 | Windows Vista+ large icons, high-DPI displays |
| 128×128 | macOS dock icons (converted) |
| 64×64 | Large toolbar icons |
| 48×48 | Windows desktop icons (standard) |
| 32×32 | Windows taskbar, small desktop icons |
| 16×16 | Favicons, menu icons, system tray |
Frame Selection Options
| Mode | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Frame | Extract one frame at a precise timestamp | Single icon from a specific scene |
| Multiple Screenshots | Extract several frames at intervals | Choosing the best frame for your icon |
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 16×16 (16P preset) for the classic favicon size. Modern browsers also support 32×32 and 48×48. For best results, create multiple sizes and use an ICO file that contains all of them.
Can I extract multiple frames to choose the best one?
Yes. Under Frame Selection, choose "Multiple Screenshots" to extract several frames from the video. Each frame is saved as a separate ICO file, so you can pick the best one.
What video formats are supported?
The tool accepts 37+ video formats including MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV, WebM, MPEG, MTS, M2TS, 3GP, OGV, RMVB, DivX, Xvid, SWF, and more.
Will the icon look good at small sizes?
Video frames contain far more detail than needed for icons. At 16×16 or 32×32 pixels, fine details are lost. Choose frames with simple, high-contrast subjects — close-ups and logos work better than wide landscape shots.