SVG to ICO Converter
Render your SVG logo at every icon size and pack the results into one sharp, transparent .ico file.
- Rendered from vector
- Transparency kept
- 16–256 px
- No upload
Preview
Open an image to see every icon size here.
Why convert SVG to ICO?
SVG is the ideal source for an icon because it scales without blur, but Windows, many desktop apps and older browsers need an ICO. This converter draws your SVG directly at 16, 32, 48, 256 px and any other size you choose, instead of shrinking one big bitmap, so edges stay crisp at every size. Transparency is kept, and SVGs without a width or height are sized from their viewBox.
How to convert SVG to ICO
- Choose Open File and pick your SVG (or drag it onto the page or paste it).
- Pick a size preset or tick the exact sizes you need.
- Adjust fit, padding, background and rounded corners while watching the previews.
- Download the .ico file, or a ZIP of PNGs for every size.
ICO sizes and where they are used
| Size | Where it appears |
|---|---|
| 16 × 16 | Browser tabs, bookmarks and the Windows title bar and small icon view |
| 24 × 24 | Windows Explorer details view and some toolbars |
| 32 × 32 | Windows taskbar, desktop at small scale, high-DPI browser tabs |
| 48 × 48 | Windows desktop and Explorer medium icons, Google search results favicon |
| 64 × 64 | High-DPI medium icons |
| 128 × 128 | Large icons on high-DPI screens |
| 256 × 256 | Windows large and extra-large icons, Start menu tiles; the largest size ICO allows |
Windows scales the nearest size when an exact match is missing, so including 16, 24, 32, 48 and 256 px covers most displays.
Tips for a sharp icon
- Start from a square PNG of at least 256 × 256 px; 512 px or larger is better.
- Simplify the design for 16 px: drop thin lines, small text and fine detail.
- Use the padding slider if your logo touches the edges, so it does not look cramped in tabs.
- Check the dark tab preview: a dark logo on a transparent background can vanish in dark mode.
Why use this SVG to ICO converter
- Drawn from the vectorEvery size is rendered from the SVG itself, not scaled down from a bitmap.
- Every size in one filePack 16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256 px versions into a single .ico, so Windows and browsers always pick a sharp one.
- See it before you downloadPreview every size on a transparent grid and in a light and dark browser tab.
- Private by designYour image is converted on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server, so logos and unreleased artwork stay private.
Common uses
- Website favicon. Create favicon.ico for the site root and older browsers.
- Windows shortcuts. Give a desktop shortcut or folder a custom icon.
- App and installer icons. Make the .ico that Electron, .NET and installer builders ask for.
- Game and mod icons. Package icons for launchers and mods that require ICO.
Need something else? Build an icon from an icon library with the favicon generator, convert SVG to PNG, or resize an image first.
Example: an app icon from a logo
Open logo.svg, keep the Windows icon preset and set padding to 6%. Download app.ico and point your Electron or Tauri build configuration at it.
What to expect from the result
SVGs that load external images or web fonts may render without them; convert text to paths first. SVG animations are not kept. ICO images can be at most 256 × 256 px.
SVG to ICO Converter questions
How do I convert SVG to ICO?
Open the SVG, choose the sizes and select Download .ico. Each size is rendered directly from the vector.
Do I still need favicon.ico if I have an SVG favicon?
Modern browsers accept SVG favicons, but Safari and older browsers and tools still look for /favicon.ico. Many sites ship both.
Why does my SVG text look different?
Fonts not installed on your device cannot be used. Convert text to outlines (paths) in your design tool before exporting the SVG.
What sizes should an ICO file contain?
For a favicon, 16, 32 and 48 px is enough. For a Windows app or shortcut icon, Microsoft recommends at least 16, 24, 32, 48 and 256 px. ICO images can be at most 256 × 256 pixels.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser with JavaScript and the canvas API. Your file never leaves your device and works offline once the page has loaded.