Images converter
Convert JPG to ICO online for free
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Input: JPG · Output: ICO
Convert a JPG photo or graphic to an ICO file for use as a favicon or desktop application icon.
About this JPG to ICO conversion
What to select
Select a JPG file to produce an ICO locally. A square crop works best for favicon use.
What you receive
A new ICO file is rendered locally and made available for immediate download.
Private processing
ConvertME runs this conversion in the browser on your device. Selected files are not transferred to a processing server, and downloads are created locally after conversion.
Format details
- Input
- JPG
- Output
- ICO
- Processing
- In browser
- Cost
- Free
When to use this converter
Use this page when you need a focused JPG to ICO conversion without installing desktop software or sending the source file to a remote conversion queue.
Practical use cases
- Convert a JPG photo or graphic to an ICO file for use as a favicon or desktop application icon.
- Select a JPG file to produce an ICO locally. A square crop works best for favicon use.
- A new ICO file is rendered locally and made available for immediate download.
Best practices before downloading
- Start from the cleanest available JPG file because conversion cannot recover missing detail or corrupted data.
- Open the downloaded ICO file before deleting the original, especially for professional or archival work.
- Use a current browser and avoid closing the tab while the local conversion engine is running.
Common issues to check
- Password-protected, corrupted or unusually large JPG files may fail in the browser.
- Metadata, embedded scripts, advanced styling or hidden document features may not be preserved in the ICO output.
- Review the result before using it in legal, medical, financial, regulatory or production workflows.
JPG vs ICO: what changes
The converter changes the container or export format. It does not claim to improve the source file beyond what the browser can read and render.
- Source format
- JPG — Lossy JPEG, 24-bit RGB, single resolution
- Download format
- ICO — ICO container for favicon and Windows application icons
- Conversion type
- Photo format → Favicon/icon container
- Size impact
- ICO output is small; square source images produce the best result
- Privacy model
- Browser-based local processing with no file upload to ConvertME.
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How it works
Convert JPG in three steps
Choose a converter
Pick the exact input and output format you need.
Drop your file
Select a local file. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Download the result
Conversion finishes in your browser and exports locally.
FAQ
JPG to ICO questions
How do I convert JPG to ICO?
Choose a JPG file, select Convert now and download the resulting ICO file. Processing happens in your browser.
Is this JPG to ICO converter private?
Yes. Your selected file is processed locally and is not uploaded to ConvertME.
Do I need an account to convert JPG files?
No. The converter is free to use without sign-up or watermarks.
What will my ICO download contain?
A new ICO file is rendered locally and made available for immediate download.