HEIC to ICO converter
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OnlineConvertFree provides free image conversion services without requiring any software installation. Easily convert your heic files to ico or any other format with just a few clicks.
Converting your heic file to ico is easy with these steps.
Step 1
Upload heic-file
You can select heic file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
Step 2
Select «to ico»
Choose ico or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
Step 3
Download your ico file
Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the ico format.
Converting heic to ico
Fast and easy
Simply drag and drop your heic files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to ico or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
You don't need to worry about security.
As soon as you upload your heic files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
Everything is stored in the cloud.
You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all heic to ico conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.
High Efficiency Image Coding
| Extension | .heic |
| Category | 🔵 images |
| Description | 🔵 High efficiency image file format (HEIC) is coded by HEVC codec (High efficiency Video Compression). It is usually used by Apple for the HEIF image format. It contains an image sequence and it is good for live photos. The best part is, it is storage saving. It can store two times more pictures than the JPEG format in the same storage as it has the next-generation file compression. |
| Technical details | 🔵 HEIC is a lossy compressed format coded by HEVC, which was flourished by MPEG too. Both have transparency and can store multiple images. Differing from JPG files, which allows 8-bit colors, HEIC files can handle 16-bit colors. HEIC files are not free from compatibility issues. Still, today, third-party apps and computer programs have issues interpreting HEIC files. IOS users may forcibly stop storing images as HEIC format by changing settings. |
| Developer | 🔵 Moving Picture Experts Group |
| MIME type | 🔵 image/heic 🔵 image/heic-sequence |
Microsoft icon file
| Extension | .ico |
| Category | 🔵 images |
| Programs | 🔵 Adobe Photoshop 🔵 Microsoft Paint 🔵 Windows Picture and Fax Viewer |
| Description | 🔵 ICO – is a special format for displaying icons, shortcuts, icons in Windows OS. It represents two bitmaps. The first is the image mask, and the second is the icon displayed on the front. It is used to connect a picture with an OS file. Users of devices with operating systems from Microsoft can edit the ICO files to create unique icons. It can be converted to files with popular JEPG and PNG extensions. Saving files in ICO is used when developing graphics in indicators, icons, and similar graphical elements. They are used as an icon and site logo. Any application opens them for viewing images and special programs like ACDSee or Axialis IconWorkshop. |
| Technical details | 🔵 The .ico extension is used from the first versions of Windows OS, gradually adding in size and a maximum number of supported hues. For example, the "seven" can help icons up to 256x256 pixels in 32 bits. To ensure the compatibility with earlier versions of Windows, it is better to use eight-bit icon versions. |
| Developer | 🔵 Microsoft |
| MIME type | 🔵 image/ico 🔵 image/x-icon 🔵 application/ico 🔵 application/x-ico 🔵 application/x-win-bitmap 🔵 image/x-win-bitmap 🔵 application/octet-stream |
FAQ
❓ How do I change heic to ico?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from heic and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert heic to ico?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing heic to ico.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert heic to ico securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including heic to ico, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert heic to ico without having to install any software?
Yes, that's right! OnlineConvertFree doesn't require any installation, which means that you can convert any files, including heic to ico, on your computer or mobile device, completely online.