Favicon Generator
Favicons are small icons displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and mobile home screens. Formats: .ico (legacy, 16×16 to 256×256), .png (modern, multiple sizes), .svg (scalable, not universally supported). Required sizes: 16×16, 32×32, 180×180 (Apple), 192×192, 512×512 (Android). HTML: <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico"> or <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32×32" href="/favicon-32.png">. Generators create multiple sizes from single image. Tips: simple design (recognizable when small), high contrast, square aspect ratio. Use for branding, professional appearance.
Generate favicons in all sizes from a single image. Creates 16x16, 32x32, 180x180 (Apple touch icon), 192x192, 512x512 and more. Supports custom background colors, border radius, and exports multiple PNG files. Perfect for websites, web apps, and progressive web apps (PWA).
Source Image
Drop image here or click to upload
Use a square image (512×512 or larger) for best results
How to Use
- Enter your value in the input field
- Click the Calculate/Convert button
- Copy the result to your clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a favicon and why do I need one?
- A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is the small icon displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and address bars. It helps users identify your website among multiple tabs and provides brand recognition. All professional websites should have a favicon. Without one, browsers show a generic blank page icon, making your site look unprofessional and harder to find among open tabs.
- What favicon sizes do I need for all devices?
- Modern websites need multiple favicon sizes: 16×16px and 32×32px for browser tabs and bookmarks, 180×180px for Apple touch icons (iOS home screen), 192×192px and 512×512px for Android and PWA (Progressive Web Apps), and optionally 96×96px for Google TV. A comprehensive favicon package includes all these sizes. Most browsers will scale down larger icons, but providing multiple sizes ensures optimal display quality.
- What is the best image format for favicons?
- PNG is the recommended format for modern favicons due to transparency support, lossless compression, and universal browser compatibility. ICO format (containing multiple sizes) was traditional but is less common now. SVG favicons are supported in modern browsers and scale perfectly, but lack compatibility with older browsers and some platforms. For best results, use PNG files for each size and include an SVG as a fallback.
- How do I add a favicon to my website?
- Add favicon links in your HTML <head> section: <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png"> and <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">. For Apple devices: <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">. Place favicon files in your website root directory. For PWAs, include icon references in your manifest.json file.
- What makes a good favicon design?
- Good favicons are simple, recognizable at small sizes, and use 2-3 colors maximum. Avoid intricate details that disappear at 16×16px. Use your logo, brand initial, or a simplified icon. Test readability at 16×16px — if it is unclear, simplify further. Consider contrast for both light and dark browser themes. Square or circular shapes work best. High contrast (dark on light or vice versa) ensures visibility.
- Do favicons affect SEO or website performance?
- Favicons do not directly affect SEO rankings, but they improve user experience and brand recognition, which can indirectly boost engagement and return visits. Missing favicons generate 404 errors in server logs but do not harm SEO. For performance, keep favicon file sizes small (under 10KB for PNG, under 50KB total for all sizes). Use proper caching headers (cache for 1 year) to reduce repeated downloads.
- What is the difference between favicon and apple-touch-icon?
- A favicon is displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and address bars across all platforms. An apple-touch-icon is specifically for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad) when users save your website to their home screen. Apple touch icons should be 180×180px PNG files without transparency (use a solid background color). Favicons can have transparency. Provide both for full platform support.
- How often should I update my favicon?
- Update your favicon when rebranding, redesigning your website, or significantly changing your logo. Browsers cache favicons aggressively (often for weeks), so changes may not appear immediately for returning users. To force updates, append a version query string (favicon.png?v=2) or clear browser cache. For most websites, the favicon remains constant for years as a consistent brand identifier.