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ICO to TIFF Converter

Turn ICO files into TIFF in a couple of clicks. Multi-resolution icon container for favicons and apps. High-fidelity format used in print and archiving. The conversion is lossless — every pixel, sample or byte in the source is preserved.

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Drop your files here

ICO files (.ico) · up to 120 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Drop a ICO file above and FileTools360 will turn it into TIFF — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your ICO files

    Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.

  2. 2

    Adjust the settings if you want to

    The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control dimensions, rotation and metadata removal.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

ICO and TIFF explained

ICO is a container that holds several versions of the same icon at different sizes, so the operating system or browser can pick the one that fits. It is capped at 256×256 pixels.

TIFF is a flexible container used in print, publishing and archiving. It can hold multiple pages, layers, and a variety of compression schemes including none at all, which is why TIFF files vary enormously in size.

Where ICO files come from
Website favicons and Windows application icons.
Where TIFF is used
Scanners, professional photography workflows, and print production.

ICO vs TIFF

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

ICO compared with TIFF
PropertySourceTarget
CompressionLossy or losslessLossy or lossless
TransparencyYesYes
AnimationNoNo
Introduced19851986
Browser supportBrowsers and Windows. Sizes are capped at 256×256.Professional tools yes, web browsers no.
ICO is stronger at
Holds multiple resolutions in one file. The format browsers expect for favicon.ico. Supports transparency.
TIFF is stronger at
Lossless, with optional compression. Supports multiple pages in one file. Handles CMYK and high bit depths for print.

Why convert ICO to TIFF?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of ICO: anything else. TIFF is the better fit when printing, archiving, or handing files to a professional print workflow.

ICO limitations that prompt the switch
Capped at 256×256. Not a general-purpose image format. Awkward to edit.
What you give up
No browser support at all. Large files.

Does converting ICO to TIFF reduce quality?

Both formats store the content without discarding data, so this conversion preserves it exactly. The file size may change because the two formats compress differently, but the content itself is unaffected.

About these formats

Source

Windows Icon

Multi-resolution icon container for favicons and apps.

Extensions
.ico
MIME type
image/x-icon
Best for
Favicons · Windows application icons
Compatibility
Browsers and Windows. Sizes are capped at 256×256.

Target

Tagged Image File Format

High-fidelity format used in print and archiving.

Extensions
.tiff, .tif
MIME type
image/tiff
Best for
Printing · Scanning · Archival masters
Compatibility
Professional tools yes, web browsers no.

Good to know

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