JPG to ICO Online Tool Description
Have you ever thought about what kind of image formats are used for those tiny icons of software, apps, or web pages? Let me tell you, the format that is commonly used is called ICO. As JPG images are almost everywhere, it is pretty natural that you will need to convert these images into the ICO format to use them as icons for software, apps, or websites.
Why This Tool was Created
ICO images are used as icons for various apps, websites, and more. So, if you want to transform your favourite JPG image into an icon, try our JPG to ICO converter. It smoothly converts your JPG images into ICO format in no time. Whether it's a sleek desktop icon or a sharp, professional icon for your website, this tool can benefit you in many ways.
Tabular Comparison
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JPG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group
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ICO stands for ICON
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Mainly used for photography or general-purpose use
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Commonly used for icons of software, websites, applications, etc.
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Usually smaller in file size than ICO files
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Usually larger than JPG files
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Loses some details while compressing
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Often provides lossless compression
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Does not support transparency
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Usually supports transparency
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The files are commonly supported by almost all platforms and devices
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Supported by selected platforms only
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Extension: .jpg, .jpeg
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Extension: .ico
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JPG images are supported by Photoshop, GIMP, Paint, Preview, Windows Photo Viewer, etc.
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ICO images can be viewed and edited in Windows Icon Editor, GIMP, Photoshop, IrfanView, Axialis IconWorkshop, etc.
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