Convert ICO to TIFF

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ICO vs TIFF Format Comparison

Aspect	ICO (Source Format)	TIFF (Target Format)
Format Overview	ICO Windows Icon Icon format used primarily for Windows applications, favicons, and system icons. System	TIFF Tagged Image File Format Professional image format for high-quality graphics, printing, and archival storage. Professional
Compression	Lossless compression with optional PNG or BMP encoding inside ICO container.	Multiple compression options: lossless (LZW, PackBits) or lossy (JPEG) compression.
Color Depth	Variable: 1, 4, 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel with alpha transparency.	Up to 48-bit color depth with 16 bits per channel, supports CMYK and Lab color spaces.
File Size	Very small files (1-100 KB) designed for icon usage and multiple resolutions.	Large files (5-100+ MB) depending on compression and image complexity.
Multiple Resolutions	Contains multiple image sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 256x256) in one file.	Single resolution image with support for multiple pages/layers in one file.
Advantages	Multiple resolutions in single file Transparency support with alpha channel Optimized for small icon sizes Windows system integration	Professional image quality with high color depth Multiple compression options Supports multiple color spaces (RGB, CMYK, Lab) Industry standard for print and archival
Disadvantages	Limited to small dimensions (typically ≤256px) Windows-centric format Complex multi-resolution structure Limited editing tool support	Very large file sizes Limited web browser support Overkill for simple web graphics Complex format with many variants
Use Cases	Application and system icons Website favicons Desktop shortcuts Windows taskbar icons	Professional photography and printing Medical and scientific imaging Digital archival and preservation High-quality graphic design projects
Tooling & Ecosystem	Icon editors (IcoFX, Greenfish) Windows Explorer Visual Studio, development tools	Professional image editors (Photoshop, GIMP) Medical imaging software Print production workflows
Browser Support	Limited support; mainly for favicons. Not suitable for general web display.	Very limited browser support; requires specialized plugins or conversion for web use.
Transparency	Full alpha transparency support optimized for small icon graphics.	Advanced transparency support with alpha channels and layer blending modes.
Scalability	Pre-defined sizes; not scalable beyond contained resolutions.	High resolution allows excellent scaling while maintaining professional quality.

Why Convert ICO to TIFF?

Converting ICO (Windows icon) to TIFF is ideal when you need to prepare icons for professional print materials, archival storage, or high-quality graphic design projects. TIFF format provides superior color depth, multiple compression options, and professional-grade image quality that far exceeds what's needed for typical icon usage. This conversion is perfect for designers who want to incorporate icon graphics into print layouts, create high-resolution versions for marketing materials, or preserve icons in an archival format. TIFF's extensive color space support and lossless compression make it the gold standard for professional image workflows requiring maximum quality retention.