How to Convert Gif to Ico

Whether you're a software developer trying to develop a distinctive icon to represent your program or a user remodeling your desktop on a personal theme, being able to convert your own .GIF files into the Windows icon format, ., is a...

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Use a Free Online Tool

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    Access one of the many free online image conversion tools available on the Internet. These are websites that will convert images from one file format to another without requiring you to download or install software.
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    Through the image conversion tool interface, select the .GIF file you'd like to convert into .format. Most image conversion tools work across multiple formats, so you'll also need to specify .as the destination format.
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    Click the 'Convert' or "Generate" button. With a few conversion tools this may not be necessary; selecting the file and specifying the destination file format may be enough to start the conversion process. After you've finished converting you can download your image in .ico format.
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Download Freeware

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    Search for freeware, or free downloadable software, to convert image file formats.
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    Download a free image converter program to install on your computer; there are many available.
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    Decompress and install the program file.
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    Select the .GIF file you'd like to convert into a file. With some programs this may involve searching for the file through a 'Browse' dialog box. With other programs, you can simply drag and drop the .GIF file into the interface.
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Purchase Software

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    Download and install a fee-based image converter program. For most people this won't be necessary, but if you're looking for the ability to do complicated editing or desire professional qualities like high speed conversion, you may find paying for software to be worthwhile.
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    Launch the program and make use of the free trial period offered with almost all downloadable software to convert your .GIF files into format.
    1. Decide whether to keep the converter program or not. If you keep it past the limited trial period, you'll need to pay a registration fee. Just launch the program and follow the prompts to register it after paying the registration fee.
Update 05 March 2020
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