HEIC to ICO converter for your favorite photos

This online tool will help you to convert files from HEIC to ICO or to any other image format. It's safe, easy to use, and completely free. Plus, you can convert as many files as you want.

How to convert HEIC to ICO - step by step explanation

If you want to convert your HEIC to ICO image, you are at right place! It's not just free and safe, it's very easy to use as well. No matter how many image files you need to convert, you are always only three steps away from it.

Upload HEIC file

STEP 1

Upload HEIC files directly from your computer or add a link to them.

Converting HEIC to ICO

STEP 2

After uploading files, click the 'Start conversion' button and wait for the conversion process to finish.

Download converted ICO file

STEP 3

It's time to download your ICO image files. Just click the 'Download' button and get your photos.

HEIC Converter

What is a HEIC file?

The Moving Picture Experts Group introduced HEIC format in 2015. The primary purpose of HEIC files is as their name implies High-Efficiency Image Format/Container to save space with storing images and image sequences in smaller file sizes. HEIC format has an advanced compression algorithm that provides up to 50% smaller image size while maintaining image quality. Also, HEIC images have a 16-bit tonal range that ensures the vibrant color palette. In comparison to other digital image formats, HEIC has a real perspective to become the most popular image format. However, HEIC files are not compatible with most operating systems natively, which creates obstacles on its way to popularity. Some of the operating systems that support HEIC format are Apple iOS 11 and later, Mac High Sierra and later, Google’s Android P, etc.

ICO Converter

What is a ICO file?

Microsoft Windows uses files in graphics format ICO to display images that represent computer icons. Windows developed ICO format for that purpose. Whether the computer icon is for a program, folder, start menu, shortcut, etc. it is a requirement that the icon image is in ICO format. ICO files often contain more than one small photo in different sizes and with a corresponding tonal range up to 24-bit. These small images are usually in BMP or PNG format. To be able to open and view ICO files, you’ll need programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Paint, etc.

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