Favicon Generator

Generate favicons in all standard sizes for websites, iOS, and Android from a single image.

Upload Image

Click to upload or drag and drop

PNG, JPG, SVG, or GIF (recommended: 512x512px or larger)

Best Practices:
  • Use square images (1:1 aspect ratio)
  • Minimum size: 512x512px recommended
  • Use simple, recognizable designs
  • Avoid thin lines (won't show at small sizes)
  • Test visibility on both light and dark backgrounds

Generated Icons

Upload an image and click "Generate" to create favicons

How to Create Favicons

  1. Upload your logo or icon image (PNG, JPG, SVG, or GIF)
  2. Click "Generate All Favicons" to create icons in all standard sizes
  3. Preview how your favicon will look on different devices
  4. Download individual icons or all icons at once
  5. Copy the HTML code and add it to your website's <head> section
  6. Download the manifest.json file for Progressive Web Apps
  7. Upload all generated files to your website's root directory

Best Favicon Generator Features

  • All Standard Sizes: Generates 13 different favicon sizes automatically
  • Multi-Platform Support: Creates icons for web, iOS, Android, and Windows
  • High-Quality Scaling: Uses advanced algorithms for crisp, clear icons
  • ICO Format: Generates classic favicon.ico file
  • Ready-to-Use Code: Provides HTML and manifest.json code
  • Device Previews: See how your favicon looks on different platforms
  • Instant Download: Download all icons at once or individually
  • No Registration: Free to use with no account required

Favicon Sizes Explained

  • 16×16px & 32×32px: Standard browser tab icons
  • 48×48px: Windows site icon for desktop shortcuts
  • 152×152px & 180×180px: iOS Safari home screen icons
  • 192×192px & 512×512px: Android Chrome home screen and splash
  • 144×144px & 256×256px: Windows 8/8.1 tiles
  • 196×196px: Android Chrome bookmark icons

Best Practices for Favicons

  • Use a square image with 1:1 aspect ratio for best results
  • Start with a large source image (512×512px or higher)
  • Keep the design simple - complex details disappear at small sizes
  • Ensure good contrast with both light and dark backgrounds
  • Avoid thin lines that won't be visible at 16×16px
  • Test your favicon on different browsers and devices
  • Use recognizable brand colors and elements
  • Consider how the icon looks as a silhouette

Why Favicons Are Important

  • Brand Recognition: Makes your site instantly recognizable in browser tabs
  • Professional Appearance: Shows attention to detail and quality
  • User Experience: Helps users find your site among many open tabs
  • Bookmarks: Appears next to your site name in bookmark lists
  • Mobile Home Screen: Creates a proper app-like icon on smartphones
  • SEO Benefits: Part of technical SEO best practices

How to Install Favicons

  1. Upload all generated PNG files to your website's root directory
  2. Copy the provided HTML code into your page's <head> section
  3. Create a "site.webmanifest" file with the provided JSON code
  4. Upload the manifest file to your root directory
  5. Clear your browser cache to see the new favicon
  6. Test on multiple browsers and devices

Common Issues and Solutions

  • Favicon not showing: Clear browser cache and hard refresh (Ctrl+F5)
  • Wrong size displaying: Ensure all sizes are properly linked in HTML
  • Blurry on mobile: Use higher resolution source image
  • Transparent background: Use PNG format with alpha channel

Why Use Our Favicon Generator?

Our free favicon generator creates all the sizes and formats you need in one click. No need to manually resize images or figure out which sizes to create. We automatically generate optimized favicons for all platforms including web browsers, iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and Windows tiles. Get ready-to-use HTML code and manifest files, plus preview how your favicon will look on different devices. Perfect for web developers, designers, and anyone launching a website who wants professional-quality favicons instantly.

What is Favicon Generator?

Create beautiful favicons from text, images, or emojis in seconds. Generate all required favicon sizes and formats (PNG, ICO, WEBP) for modern web browsers. Perfect for branding and site recognition.

Key Features

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Text to Favicon

Convert text or letters to favicon

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Emoji Support

Use any emoji as favicon

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Image Upload

Convert images to favicons

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Multiple Sizes

Generate 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, and more

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Format Support

PNG, ICO, WEBP, and SVG formats

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Preview

See favicon in browser tab preview

Perfect For

→Website branding and site identity

→Blog and portfolio recognition

→Progressive web app (PWA) setup

→Mobile app shortcut icons

→Browser bookmarking visual improvement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Standard favicon is 16x16 pixels, but modern browsers use 32x32 or larger. Our tool generates multiple sizes for best compatibility.

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