Convert ICO to TIFF Online
ICO files bundle multiple raster icon sizes in a single container for Microsoft Windows, typically ranging from 16×16 to 512×512 pixels. TIFF is a flexible raster container format widely used in professional imaging, scanning, and pre-press workflows. AnyConvert converts ICO to TIFF securely without installing desktop software.
ICO to TIFF Converter
Convert your ICO files to TIFF format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why convert ICO to TIFF?
Switching from ICO helps you avoid primarily targeted at windows; other platforms prefer png, svg, or icns. TIFF excels at high-precision storage with optional lossless compression for archival use, making it a better fit when clients or platforms expect archiving master images from scanners and dslrs.
Tagged Image File Format also offers supports multi-page documents, layers, and embedded color profiles. That means your converted files stay useful for archiving master images from scanners and dslrs and prepress workflows requiring cmyk or spot color management.
ICO strengths
- Stores multiple icon resolutions and color depths in a single asset
- Native integration with Windows executables, installers, and shortcuts
- Supports full alpha transparency for crisp rendering against any background
TIFF advantages
- High-precision storage with optional lossless compression for archival use
- Supports multi-page documents, layers, and embedded color profiles
- Compatible with CMYK workflows and professional printers
Key differences
| Feature | ICO | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency / Alpha | Supports alpha channel | Supports alpha channel |
| Typical file size | Varies (depends on chosen codec) | Varies (depends on chosen codec) |
| Best suited for | Windows desktop application icons and Favicons for legacy browsers that still expect .ico files | Archiving master images from scanners and DSLRs and Prepress workflows requiring CMYK or spot color management |
| Standard | Proprietary or partially restricted | Open, royalty-free specification |
Before you convert
- Keep a backup of your original file before converting so you can roll back if needed.
- Review known pain points: File size grows quickly when bundling many sizes or 32-bit variants. Adjust your source file accordingly.
Quality tips
- Download the result immediately and open it in the target application to verify everything matches expectations.
Where TIFF fits best
Once you have the converted file, you can plug it straight into archiving master images from scanners and dslrs, prepress workflows requiring cmyk or spot color management, and scientific imaging that demands high bit-depth fidelity. TIFF is the format teams expect in those environments, so you spend less time re-exporting or explaining compatibility issues.
Common TIFF use cases
- Archiving master images from scanners and DSLRs
- Prepress workflows requiring CMYK or spot color management
- Scientific imaging that demands high bit-depth fidelity
Tools that open TIFF
- Adobe Photoshop
- Capture One
- ImageMagick
Frequently asked questions
Does converting ICO to TIFF reduce quality?
No—TIFF preserves the original fidelity. You still want to open the converted file once to confirm fonts, colors, or audio loudness survived the transfer.
Is there a file size limit for converting ICO?
Yes—uploads up to 150 MB convert reliably in the browser. For larger assets, split them into smaller segments first so the process stays responsive.