Favicon Generator

Create professional favicons for your website in multiple sizes. Upload your logo or image and generate ICO files instantly for better brand recognition.

Upload Your Image

Drag and drop an image here or click to select a file

Supported formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG (Square images work best)

Favicon Preview

Preview how your favicon will look in different sizes:

16x16 pixels

16x16 favicon
Browser tab icon

32x32 pixels

32x32 favicon
Taskbar shortcut

48x48 pixels

48x48 favicon
Desktop shortcut

180x180 pixels

180x180 favicon
Apple touch icon

HTML Code for Your Website

<link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">

About Favicons

What is a Favicon?

A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a small icon that represents your website. It appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, browser history, and search results, helping users identify your site quickly.

Favicon Sizes and Uses

  • 16x16 pixels: Standard browser tab icon, most common size
  • 32x32 pixels: High-resolution browser tab, taskbar shortcuts
  • 48x48 pixels: Desktop shortcuts, Windows site icons
  • 180x180 pixels: Apple touch icon for iOS devices
  • 192x192 pixels: Android Chrome home screen icon
  • 512x512 pixels: High-resolution Android icon

Best Practices for Favicons

  • Use simple, recognizable designs that work at small sizes
  • Ensure good contrast and readability at 16x16 pixels
  • Use your brand colors and maintain consistency
  • Test your favicon on different backgrounds (light and dark)
  • Avoid complex details that become unclear when scaled down
  • Consider using your logo's simplified version or initials

Technical Requirements

File Formats: ICO, PNG, SVG (ICO for maximum compatibility)

Color Depth: 24-bit color with transparency support

File Size: Keep under 100KB for fast loading

Placement: Upload to your website's root directory

HTML Implementation: Add link tags to your HTML head section

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a favicon?

A favicon is a small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and address bars. It helps users identify your website quickly and adds a professional touch to your site. The name comes from "favorite icon" as it originally appeared in browser favorites/bookmarks.

What sizes should my favicon be?

Common favicon sizes are 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48 pixels for desktop browsers. Modern websites also use 180x180 for Apple touch icons and various sizes (192x192, 512x512) for Android devices and progressive web apps.

What image formats work best for favicons?

PNG and ICO formats work best for favicons. PNG offers better quality and transparency support, while ICO is the traditional format supported by all browsers. SVG is also supported by modern browsers and provides scalability.

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