Drop your JPG file. We'll convert it to ICO right here in your browser, your file never leaves your device.
JPG
to
ICO (FAVICON)
Select your file here to get started
or drop your file here.
Accepts .jpg, .jpeg
nothing uploaded no file size cap no signup
How it works
Three steps. No upload, no signup.
1
Drop your file
Click the dropzone above or drag a JPG from your desktop. Files of any size, there's no upload, so there's no upload limit.
2
Convert in your browser
The conversion runs entirely in this tab using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your file never touches our servers, we don't have any.
3
Download
Get your ICO the moment the conversion finishes. Convert another, or close the tab.
Files stay on your device
Your file is never uploaded. The entire conversion runs in your browser using WebAssembly. We can't see what you convert because we have no server to see it.
No file size limit
Server converters cap free users at 1-2 GB and gate larger files behind a paid plan. Since nothing uploads, our limit is whatever your browser can handle.
Free, no signup, no ads on conversions
No account required. No watermark on the output. No queue. Drop a file, get a converted file.
Formats involved
About JPG and ICO
JPG, Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely used photo format on the web. The format dates to 1992 and uses lossy compression, discarding image detail in exchange for dramatically smaller files. It can't carry transparency. Modern alternatives like WebP and AVIF compress 25-50% better at the same visual quality, but JPG remains the universal compatibility default: every browser, OS, and image editor in existence reads it.
How to open
Every operating system opens JPG natively, double-click on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android and the system viewer launches. Browsers render JPGs inline. Image editors (Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo, Pixelmator, Photopea in the browser) all read and write JPG.
ICO is Microsoft's icon format, a single file containing the same icon at multiple sizes (typically 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 256 pixels). Browsers use the favicon at the top of every tab. Modern websites can use PNG favicons too, but ICO remains the universally-supported choice especially for older browsers and Windows desktop integration.
How to open
Browsers and Windows recognize ICO natively. macOS treats them as standard images. Modern image editors read multi-resolution ICOs; some older tools only see the first size.
Last verified May 2026 from each competitor's pricing and FAQ pages. Limits and pricing change frequently.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this JPG → ICO (favicon) converter really free?
Yes. No signup, no watermark, no daily file count limit. Every conversion runs in your browser, your file never touches our servers because there are no servers.
Where does my file go when I convert it?
Nowhere. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your file is never uploaded to our servers. We don't have any servers handling files, there's nothing for us to log, store, or accidentally leak.
What's the maximum file size?
Whatever your browser can hold in memory. Practically, this means a few hundred MB on most computers, significantly larger than the 1-2 GB caps that server-upload converters charge for. Very large files (multi-GB) may require closing other browser tabs first.
Why convert JPG to ICO?
Photographs and any web image where transparency isn't needed. Browser favicons and Windows desktop icons. The most common reason to convert is compatibility, ICO works in places where JPG doesn't, or vice versa.
How do I open a JPG file in the first place?
Every operating system opens JPG natively, double-click on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android and the system viewer launches. Browsers render JPGs inline. Image editors (Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo, Pixelmator, Photopea in the browser) all read and write JPG.
Does this work offline?
Once the page is loaded, the conversion itself runs entirely offline. The first time you use a tool, your browser downloads the conversion library (a one-time cache). If you reload while offline, the page won't load, but you can install the site as a Progressive Web App for full offline use.
Can I convert multiple files at once?
Single file at a time for now. Batch conversion is on the roadmap, for now, drop one file, download the result, then convert the next.