BMP to ICO Converter

While BMP (Bitmap) is a simple, uncompressed image format, converting to ICO (Windows Icon) serves a very specific purpose:

• Favicons: The primary use of ICO is for favicons (the small icon displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and address bars). While modern browsers support PNG for favicons, ICO remains the most universally supported format, especially for older browsers or specific environments.
• Windows Icons: ICO is the native format for icons on Windows operating systems (e.g., desktop shortcuts, application icons, folder icons).
• Multiple Sizes in One File: An ICO file can contain multiple images of different resolutions and color depths, allowing the operating system or browser to pick the most appropriate size for display, ensuring crispness across various contexts.
• Legacy Compatibility: For maximum compatibility across all platforms and devices, especially when dealing with older systems, ICO is often the safest choice for icons.

1. Upload BMP Files: Drag and drop your BMP images, or click to select files. The tool will parse them in your browser.
2. Select ICO Sizes: Choose which icon sizes you want to include in the output ICO file. It's recommended to include at least 16x16, 32x32, and 256x256 for broad compatibility.
3. Adjust Settings (Optional):
   • **Transparency:** Choose whether to preserve transparency (default) or flatten it with a background color.
   • **Naming:** Add a prefix or suffix for the output filenames.
4. Convert: Click the Convert BMPs to ICO button.
5. Download: Download your converted ICO files.