JPG to ICO Converter

Convert JPG or JPEG to ICO in one click — free online JPG to ICO converter.

Images

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About

About the JPG to ICO Converter

Convert a JPG or JPEG image into an .ico icon file. Upload the photo or logo, click Convert, and download the icon — the picture keeps its shape, with nothing cropped off.

Photos are usually far bigger than an icon can be: an ICO image can be at most 256×256 pixels, so a 4000×3000 photo is scaled down to 256×192, keeping its proportions. Smaller JPGs keep their exact size. Because JPG has no transparency, whatever background the JPG has — usually white — becomes part of the icon. JPG compression can leave faint blocky noise around sharp edges, so start from the highest-quality JPG you have; if you have the same logo as a PNG with a transparent background, the PNG to ICO page will give a cleaner icon. For a set of favicon sizes, use the Favicon Generator.

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Guide

Using the JPG to ICO Converter

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Upload your JPG or JPEG — click the box or drag the file onto it.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Click "Convert to ICO".

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Check the preview and size, then click Download to save the .ico file.

  • Accepts both .jpg and .jpeg files
  • Keeps the whole photo — landscape and portrait shapes aren't cropped
  • Scales big photos down to the 256×256 ICO limit, keeping proportions
  • Reduces large photos in steps rather than in one jump, so the icon stays clean
  • Keeps small JPGs at their exact size
  • Converts in your browser — the JPG is never uploaded

Photo as a folder icon

Windows users turn a JPG photo of a place, a pet or a project into an icon for a folder or desktop shortcut.

Logo that only exists as JPG

Small businesses convert the JPG logo they already have into an .ico without needing an image editor.

Thumbnail to icon

Users convert a small JPG thumbnail into an icon for an app shortcut or a custom launcher.

Scanned artwork

Artists convert a scanned JPG drawing into an icon for a portfolio project folder.

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Examples

JPG to ICO Converter examples

3 worked examples

01

Large landscape photo

A 4000×3000 fjord.jpg becomes a 256×192 fjord.ico — scaled to the ICO limit, the whole photo kept.

02

JPG logo on white

A 600×600 logo.jpeg becomes a 256×256 logo.ico with the white background kept, since JPG has no transparency.

03

Small JPG thumbnail

A 128×128 thumb.jpg converts to a 128×128 thumb.ico — the same size, not enlarged.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about the JPG to ICO Converter.

How do I convert JPG to ICO?

Upload the JPG above, click "Convert to ICO" and download the file. There's nothing to set.

Is JPEG to ICO the same as JPG to ICO?

Yes. JPG and JPEG are the same format with a different file extension, and this converter accepts both.

Why is my photo smaller in the ICO?

An ICO image can be at most 256×256 pixels, so a bigger photo is scaled down to fit — a 4000×3000 photo becomes 256×192. Its proportions don't change and nothing is cropped.

Will my icon have a transparent background?

No. JPG can't store transparency, so the JPG's background — often white — stays in the icon. Use a PNG with a transparent background if you need see-through areas.

Can I use the ICO as a Windows folder icon?

Yes. Right-click the folder, open Properties, then Customize and Change Icon, and browse to the .ico file. Keep the file somewhere permanent, because Windows reads it from that location.

How do I make favicons from a JPG?

Use the Favicon Generator — it makes every favicon size, an Apple touch icon and a web manifest from one image. This page converts the JPG to a single ICO as it is.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. The JPG is converted on your own device; nothing is sent anywhere. It's free, with no sign-up and no watermark.

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