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Turn any TIFF image into an ICO file for use as a favicon or Windows application icon. Conversion runs locally in your browser — no upload or account needed.
To convert TIFF to ICO, drop your TIFF into ChangeThisFile. The browser's canvas engine decodes the TIFF and packages it as an ICO file suitable for favicons and Windows icons. No upload needed — conversion happens entirely on your device.
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TIFF vs ICO: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | TIFF | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Print, archival imaging | Icons, favicons |
| Multi-size support | Multi-page only | Multiple resolutions in one file |
| Transparency | Full alpha channel | Full alpha channel |
| Compression | Lossless or none | PNG-compressed frames |
| File size | Very large | Very small |
| Web role | Source material | Favicon standard format |
| OS integration | Limited | Native Windows icon format |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Creating website favicons
Convert your TIFF logo or brand mark to ICO format to use as a browser favicon. ICO is the universal favicon format recognized by all browsers.
Windows desktop application icons
Developers building Windows apps can convert TIFF artwork to ICO files for use as application icons in exe files, shortcuts, and taskbar entries.
Converting scanned logos
Designers often receive high-resolution TIFF scans of client logos. Convert these to ICO for use in desktop software without needing specialized icon editors.
Prototyping browser tabs
Web developers can quickly generate ICO favicons from TIFF mockups or artwork during site prototyping and development without additional software.
How to Convert TIFF to ICO
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Drop your TIFF file
Drag and drop your TIFF image onto the ChangeThisFile converter, or click to browse and select the file you want to convert.
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Browser generates the ICO
ChangeThisFile uses your browser's canvas API to decode the TIFF and output a valid ICO file. No data is uploaded to any server.
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Download your ICO file
Save the resulting ICO file to your device and use it as a favicon or Windows icon right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The output ICO file is a standard favicon-compatible format. Place it at your site root as favicon.ico or reference it with a link tag in your HTML head.
No. ChangeThisFile converts TIFF to ICO entirely in your browser using the canvas API. Your file never leaves your device.
The converter produces an ICO file at the source image dimensions. For optimal favicons, start with a square TIFF image at 256x256 or 512x512 pixels.
Yes. ICO files support full alpha channel transparency (32-bit), so transparent areas in your TIFF will be preserved correctly in the output.
The current converter outputs a single-resolution ICO frame. For production favicons with multiple embedded sizes, you may want to use a dedicated icon editor after initial conversion.
For icons and favicons, a square TIFF with dimensions between 64x64 and 512x512 pixels works best. Very large TIFFs will be scaled down but convert fine.
Yes. ChangeThisFile is completely free with no conversion limits, no watermarks added, and no account required.
All major browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — recognize ICO favicons. It remains the most broadly supported favicon format.
Yes. Full-color TIFF images convert to ICO retaining all colors. The ICO format supports 24-bit and 32-bit color with alpha transparency.
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