Convert GCODE to ICO
Convert GCODE to ICO online: the toolpath drawn from above with rapid moves in grey, saved as a 256 × 256 ICO icon. Free, no sign-up.
Drop your GCODE files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Conversion Settings
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your GCODE files
Drag and drop or select GCODE files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Configure Output
Choose any available ICO output options, then start the conversion.
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Download ICO files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert GCODE to ICO?
A GCODE file holds G-code, the plain-text instruction language that CNC mills, routers, laser cutters and 3D printers follow, generated by CAM and slicer software. The XY toolpath is plotted as seen from above: cutting and extrusion moves (G1) appear in teal and rapid travel moves (G0) in light grey, on a white background with a small margin.
ICO output is a 256 × 256 pixel Windows icon: the image is scaled to fit with its proportions kept, and the surrounding space is transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert GCODE to ICO?
Drop your GCODE file above and press Convert. Our servers trace every G0 and G1 move in the file, draw the toolpath as a vector image with its longest side at 2400 pixels, then encode it in the format you chose. The result is saved as a 256 × 256 ICO icon, ready to download.
How are rapid and feed moves told apart in the ICO from a GCODE file?
Feed moves (G1), where the tool cuts or the nozzle extrudes, are drawn in teal. Rapid positioning moves (G0) are drawn in light grey, so travel paths stand apart from the working path.
Does the GCODE to ICO converter follow inch units and relative positioning?
Yes. G20 inch and G21 millimetre modes are applied as the file switches between them, and G90 absolute and G91 relative positioning are followed move by move. Comments in brackets or after a semicolon are skipped.
Which part of the GCODE becomes the ICO icon?
The whole image is used, fitted inside the 256 × 256 square with its proportions kept and a transparent surround.
What size is the ICO made from a GCODE file?
The icon is 256 × 256 pixels, the largest standard Windows icon size. The image is fitted inside the square with its proportions kept and a transparent surround, stored as a PNG-compressed icon.
Is my .gcode file kept private?
Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted on our servers and deleted automatically within 24 hours. We never read, share or keep your files, and no account is needed.