SVG to ICO

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Render SVG in the browser and download a PNG-backed ICO file.

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Where SVG to ICO fits

SVG to ICO generates an ICO source manifest with common favicon sizes.

ICO source manifest

The tool lists common PNG source sizes needed before packing an ICO file in a build pipeline.

Use cases

Use it to plan favicon ICO generation from SVG when your deployment still needs /favicon.ico.

A translation between formats Source PNG · JPG · WEBP PDF · SVG · EPS parsed locally rules of the target Target standards-based output, previewed before export no server round-trip Formats differ in what they can represent — differences concentrate in gradients, filters, and interactivity.
Conversion is a translation between formats: SVG to ICO preserves what the target format can represent and previews it before export.
A source document translated into a target document through format rules, illustrating how SVG to ICO converts locally without a server round-trip.

How the conversion works

SVG to ICO parses the input in your browser, applies the target format's rules, and produces standards-based output without a server round-trip. The page shows the result before you commit to it.

What to expect from the output

Formats have different capabilities, so conversion is a translation rather than a perfect copy. Check dimensions, colors, and any interactive features in the preview, since those are the areas where formats differ most.

Getting the best results

Clean input produces clean output. Start from the simplest version of the source that still renders correctly, keep explicit dimensions or a viewBox, and test the result where it will actually ship.

Privacy

Conversion runs locally in your browser. SVG to ICO never uploads your content to a server, which also makes it safe for confidential assets.

How to use

  1. Paste SVG. Paste the SVG source.
  2. Generate manifest. The tool lists required PNG source files.
  3. Pack ICO. Use the manifest in an ICO packing workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Does it pack a real .ico file?
No. It creates the source manifest. ICO packing should happen in a browser tool or build pipeline.
Which sizes are included?
16, 32, and 48 pixels.
Can I add 64 or 256?
Yes. Extend the manifest after copying.
Is SVG to ICO free?
Yes. SVGKit tools are free to use with no account required.
Does SVG to ICO upload my files?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
What input does SVG to ICO accept?
The supported formats are listed on the input control above; the tool validates input and reports a clear error for anything it cannot parse.
Is the output production-ready?
Yes, the output is standards-based markup. Preview it at the sizes where it will ship before replacing a production asset.
Why does the output differ slightly from the input?
Formats support different features, and conversion preserves what the target format can represent. Differences concentrate in gradients, filters, and interactive features.