Free JPG to ICO converter online
Need a ICO instead of a JPG? This free converter turns JPG files into ICO images right in your browser. Add as many files as you like, adjust the settings and download the results individually or together as a ZIP.
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely used photo format in the world. It uses lossy compression that throws away detail the eye barely notices, which keeps photos small, but it cannot store transparency and every re-save loses a little quality. JPG files usually carry EXIF metadata such as the camera model, the date and often the GPS location where the photo was taken.
ICO is the Windows icon format and the classic format for website favicons. A single .ico file can hold several sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48 up to 256x256) so the operating system or browser can pick the sharpest one.
About JPG and ICO files
New to these formats? These pages explain what each one is for and how to open it on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
Why convert JPG to ICO?
- ICO files are needed for website favicons and Windows shortcuts. FileStripe packs several sizes (16 to 256 px) into one icon.
How to convert JPG to ICO
- Click the upload box or drag and drop your JPG files (you can select several at once).
- Conversion to ICO starts automatically. Change the icon sizes if you like.
- Download each ICO file or click 'Download all' for a ZIP.
Features
- Batch conversionConvert hundreds of JPG files at once.
- No uploadFiles never leave your device, so it is fast and private.
- Strips metadataThe ICO files contain no EXIF or GPS data.
- Any deviceWorks on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
JPG vs ICO: what's the difference?
| Feature | JPG | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) | Windows Icon |
| Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Compression | Lossy | PNG or BMP inside |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Typical file size | Small | Small |
| Best for | photographs, social media uploads and email attachments | website favicons and Windows application icons |
| Compatibility | Universal: every browser, phone, camera and image editor | All browsers (favicon) and Windows |
| File extensions | .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe | .ico |
| MIME type | image/jpeg | image/x-icon |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert JPG to ICO?
Open this page, add your JPG files, and FileStripe converts them to ICO in your browser. Then download the files one by one or as a ZIP. It takes a few seconds and you don't need to install anything.
Will converting JPG to ICO reduce quality?
No further quality is lost. ICO is lossless, so the ICO file looks exactly like the decoded JPG (any compression artefacts already in the original stay as they are).
Can I convert multiple JPG files to ICO at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many JPG files as you like; there is no limit on the number or size of files.
Is the JPG to ICO free?
Yes. The JPG to ICO is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the JPG to ICO is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The JPG to ICO works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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