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- Upload Your ICO: Drag & drop files, click “Choose File,” paste from clipboard, or fetch from a URL.
- Preview Files: Check your selected icons in the preview area. Add more or delete files if needed.
- Convert & Download: Click “Download All” to get a ZIP of GIFs, or "Download" for individual files.
- Start Fresh: Use the “Delete All” button to reset and convert new icons anytime.
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ICO file is a type of computer file used to store icons. Icons are small pictures representing programs, files, folders, or computer functions. ICO files contain multiple icon images in different sizes and with different color details. This allows the icon to display clearly and sharply in different contexts and sizes on your screen.
The ICO format was created by Microsoft. It was first used in Windows 1.0 in 1985. ICO files support transparency. This means that parts of the icon can be seen, so the icon can look good on a different backgrounds. ICO files typically include image sizes ranging from 16×16 pixels to 256×256 pixels, and sometimes larger.
How to Open an ICO File:
- Windows: You can open ICO files with programs like Microsoft Photos, Adobe Photoshop, or GIMP.
- macOS: macOS does not use ICO files for its system icons, but you can open them with GIMP or use online tools to convert them.
- Linux: You can open ICO files with GIMP or other image viewers that support the ICO format.
- Web: Web browsers usually show ICO files as website icons (favicons). To edit them, you might need image editing software or special viewers.
File Extension: .ico
Developed for: Microsoft Windows
First Release: November 20, 1985
Learn more at ICO on Wikipedia
GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. It was developed by CompuServe and released on June 15, 1987. GIF is a bitmap image format that supports animation and uses lossless compression.
GIFs are extremely popular on the internet for memes, animated emojis, and web design. While they support only up to 256 colors, they are widely used for their ability to animate small loops or short video-like snippets.
How to Open a GIF File:
- Windows: Open with Photos, Paint, or any web browser.
- macOS: Use Preview, Photoshop, or GIMP.
- Linux: View with GIMP, Eye of GNOME, or browser-based tools.
- Web: GIFs play natively on most browsers including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
File Extension: .gif
Developed by: CompuServe
Initial Release: June 15, 1987
Learn more at GIF on Wikipedia.
