How to convert SVG to ICO
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To convert an SVG to an ICO, open the EditItAll SVG to ICO converter, drop in your vector file, and download the .ico. Because ICO is a bitmap icon format, the SVG is rasterized to the pixel size you choose. It all runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
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Open the SVG to ICO converterSVG vs ICO — why a conversion is needed
An SVG is vector artwork: math that redraws crisply at any size. An ICO is the opposite — a bitmap icon format that stores the image at fixed pixel sizes, which is what browsers and Windows expect for a favicon or app icon. Turning one into the other means rasterizing the vector: rendering it to actual pixels at the size you need.
Convert your SVG to ICO
The steps are short:
- Open the SVG to ICO converter and drop in your file.
- The vector is rasterized to an icon-sized bitmap and packed into a standard .ico.
- Download the result — it saves straight to your device.
Everything happens in your browser, so your logo is never uploaded to a server, and the converter keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
Get a clean icon: start square
Icons are square, so an SVG with a square viewBox converts cleanest — a rectangular logo will be padded or look stretched at icon size. Keep the shapes bold and simple, since fine detail disappears at 16 or 32 pixels. If you're making a browser tab icon specifically, create a favicon from an image covers the sizing, and you can also convert the SVG to PNG first if you'd rather start from a raster.
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Frequently asked questions
Is my SVG uploaded to convert it?+
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, so your file never leaves your device. It works offline once the page has loaded.
Why does an SVG have to be rasterized for ICO?+
ICO stores fixed-size bitmaps, not vector math. Converting renders your SVG to actual pixels at the icon size, so you choose the resolution rather than losing quality to compression.
What size should the icon be?+
Favicons are commonly 16, 32 or 48 pixels square. Start from a square SVG so the icon isn't stretched, and keep detail minimal so it stays legible when small.
Is there a watermark or limit?+
No. There's no watermark, no account and no file-size limit — you get a standard .ico ready to use.