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Secure SVG to ICO Converter (Vector to Icon)

Convert your vector logo to an icon with our secure SVG to ICO converter. We sanitize your SVG locally, removing scripts for safety, before generating a crisp, multi-size .ico file. This guide explains the vector advantage and how to get perfect results.

Quick steps

  1. Open the converter.
  2. Drop your SVG.
  3. Pick sizes and background preference.
  4. Download the ICO or the complete favicon package.

SVG sanitization and safety

Some SVGs include embedded scripts, foreignObjects, external references or huge paths that can harm performance or privacy. Before rendering, IcoSmith sanitizes the SVG: removes scripts, external loads and disallowed elements, then rasterizes locally in your browser.

Tips for clean SVG input

  • Flatten or expand appearances; avoid filters that rasterize poorly at 16–32 px.
  • Merge layers and reduce node counts to speed up rendering.
  • Use strokes > 1 px at 16 px target; ultra‑thin strokes may vanish.

The Vector Advantage: Safe and Scalable

Using a favicon generator from SVG is the professional's choice for a reason. Vectors scale perfectly, ensuring your icon is sharp at any size. Our secure icon converter also prioritizes safety by sanitizing your SVG—it removes any potentially malicious scripts before processing the file, a feature often overlooked. This makes it the best way to create a high-quality, scalable website icon.

Recommended ICO sizes

  • 16×16, 32×32: browser tabs.
  • 48×48, 64×64: Hi‑DPI desktop.
  • 128×128, 256×256: Windows/legacy contexts.

Prefer transparent background. If your SVG has thin strokes, try the Soft profile; if it’s bold, try Sharp for extra clarity at 16 px.

Step‑by‑step

  1. Open IcoSmith and drop your SVG.
  2. Pick sizes 16–256; preserve aspect ratio.
  3. Preview at 16–32 px and switch Sharp/Soft profile.
  4. Export ICO or full package (links + manifest + mask icon).

PWA/manifest and Safari pinned tabs

Include a web manifest with 192/512 maskable icons and set a mask-icon with color for Safari pinned tabs. These ensure consistent system integration beyond the classic favicon.

Crisp at any DPI

Vector source renders sharply at all favicon sizes.

Safe

Sanitization removes scripts/external refs before rendering.

Flexible

Transparent or colored background; aspect ratio preserved.

Related

PNG → ICO · JPG → ICO · WEBP → ICO · AVIF → ICO · BMP → ICO

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