Favicon Generator

About Favicon Generator

A favicon generator is an essential web development tool that creates favicons (favorite icons) in all the required sizes and formats needed for modern websites and web applications. A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, address bars, and mobile home screens, serving as a visual identifier for your website. Creating favicons manually is tedious because modern web browsers and devices require multiple sizes and formats: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, and larger sizes for Apple Touch Icons (180x180) and Android homescreen icons (192x192, 512x512). Our favicon generator takes a single image upload (PNG, JPG, or SVG) and automatically generates all required favicon formats and sizes with proper optimization. The tool handles image resizing with high-quality algorithms to prevent pixelation, adds transparency support for PNG favicons, generates the necessary HTML meta tags for your website, and creates a downloadable package with all favicon files. A good favicon is crucial for brand recognition—users navigate between dozens of tabs, and a distinctive favicon helps them find your site quickly. It also appears in bookmarks, search results on mobile, and when users add your site to their home screen, making it a key component of your brand's digital presence across all platforms and devices.

Key Features

Multiple Size Generation

Automatically generates all standard favicon sizes: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64 for browsers, 180x180 for Apple Touch Icons, 192x192 and 512x512 for Android, and 70x70, 150x150, 310x310 for Windows tiles. One upload creates everything you need.

High-Quality Resizing

Uses advanced image scaling algorithms (bicubic interpolation) to resize your image to different sizes without quality loss. Large images are downscaled smoothly, and small images are upscaled with minimal pixelation, ensuring sharp favicons at every size.

Format Conversion

Converts your source image to all required formats: .ico (traditional favicon file format supporting multiple sizes), PNG (for modern browsers), and SVG (scalable vector format for ultimate quality). Handles transparency correctly for each format.

Background Options

Add a solid background color for images with transparency if your design looks better with a background, or maintain transparency for favicons that should blend with any browser theme. Preview both options before generating.

HTML Meta Tags

Generates complete, copy-ready HTML link tags and meta tags for your website's <head> section. Includes tags for all platforms: standard favicons, Apple Touch Icons, Android homescreen icons, and Windows tiles. Just copy and paste into your HTML.

Real-Time Preview

See how your favicon will look at different sizes and in different contexts—browser tabs (light and dark mode), bookmarks, iOS home screen, and Android home screen. Ensure your favicon is recognizable at small sizes before generating.

Downloadable Package

Download all generated favicon files in a ZIP package organized by size and format. Includes an HTML snippet file with all necessary meta tags, making it easy to integrate favicons into any website or web application.

SVG Favicon Support

For vector logos, generates SVG favicons that scale perfectly to any size without quality loss. Modern browsers increasingly support SVG favicons, which are ideal for logos with sharp lines, text, or geometric shapes.

How to Use the Favicon Generator

Prepare Source Image

Prepare your source image. For best results, use a square image at least 512x512 pixels. Your logo, brand mark, or icon should work well at small sizes—avoid complex details that won't be visible at 16x16 pixels.

Upload Image

Upload your image using the file selector. The tool accepts PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, and WebP formats. If your image isn't square, it will be cropped or padded to maintain a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Preview at Different Sizes

Preview your favicon at different sizes (16x16 through 512x512) and contexts (browser tab, bookmark, mobile home screen). Check that your design is recognizable at the smallest sizes.

Configure Transparency

Choose whether to keep transparency (for PNGs and SVGs) or add a background color. If adding a background, use the color picker to match your brand color or choose a contrasting color.

Adjust Padding

Optionally adjust padding if your logo needs breathing room. Padding adds space around your design, preventing it from touching the edges—useful for logos with sharp corners or text.

Generate Favicons

Click 'Generate Favicons' to create all favicon sizes and formats. The tool processes your image and generates optimized favicon files for all platforms and browsers.

Download Package

Download the complete favicon package as a ZIP file. Extract it to find all favicon images organized by size and format, plus an HTML snippet file with meta tags.

Install and Test

Upload the favicon files to your website's root directory (or a /favicons/ folder), then copy the HTML meta tags into your website's <head> section. Test in multiple browsers and devices to ensure proper display.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size should my source image be?

For best results, use a square image at least 512x512 pixels. Larger is better (up to 1024x1024) because the generator downscales to create smaller favicons. Starting with a large, high-quality image ensures all generated sizes look sharp. If your source is smaller than 512x512, it will be upscaled, which may result in blurriness.

What file format is best for favicons?

PNG is recommended for source images because it supports transparency and doesn't have compression artifacts. The generator will create .ico files (for older browsers), PNG files (for modern browsers), and optionally SVG (for vector sources). All formats are included in the generated package, so browsers can use whichever they support best.

Why do I need so many favicon sizes?

Different platforms and contexts require different sizes: 16x16 for browser tabs, 32x32 for bookmarks, 180x180 for iOS home screen, 192x192 and 512x512 for Android, plus various sizes for Windows tiles and PWAs. Providing all sizes ensures your favicon looks great everywhere, rather than browsers poorly resizing one size to fit all contexts.

Should my favicon have a transparent or solid background?

It depends on your design. Transparent backgrounds work well for logos that should adapt to any browser theme (light or dark mode). Solid backgrounds work better if your logo requires a specific color to be recognizable, or if your design has internal transparency that shouldn't be see-through. Preview both options and choose what looks best.

Do favicons affect SEO?

Indirectly, yes. While favicons aren't a direct ranking factor, they impact user experience and brand recognition. A professional favicon makes your site look more trustworthy in search results (where favicons appear), improves brand recall, and helps users find your tabs more easily, all of which can improve engagement metrics that do affect SEO.

Can I use a photograph as a favicon?

Technically yes, but it's not recommended. Photographs contain too much detail to be recognizable at 16x16 or 32x32 pixels. Favicons should be simple, high-contrast designs—logos, symbols, letters, or geometric shapes work best. If you want to use a photo, crop it to focus on a single face or object and increase contrast.

How do I add favicons to my website?

Upload the generated favicon files to your website's root directory (or a /favicons/ subdirectory), then add the provided HTML meta tags to your website's <head> section. The meta tags tell browsers where to find each favicon size. Clear your browser cache after adding favicons to see them immediately.

Why isn't my favicon showing up?

Common reasons: 1) Browser cache—clear cache or use incognito mode, 2) Incorrect file paths in meta tags—verify URLs, 3) Missing meta tags—ensure you added all the provided HTML tags, 4) Server doesn't serve .ico files—check server MIME types, 5) Favicon files not uploaded—verify files are accessible at the specified URLs. Favicons can take minutes to hours to update across all platforms.

Use Cases

Website Branding and Identity: Create distinctive favicons that strengthen your brand presence across all user touchpoints. When users have dozens of tabs open, a recognizable favicon helps them quickly locate your site. This improves user experience and reinforces brand recognition every time someone visits your website.
Progressive Web App (PWA) Development: PWAs require various icon sizes for installation on mobile devices and desktops. Use the favicon generator to create all required homescreen icons, splash screen icons, and app icons needed for PWA manifests. Ensures your PWA looks professional when users add it to their device.
Client Projects and Agency Work: Agencies and freelancers can quickly generate complete favicon packages for client websites. Instead of manually creating and exporting multiple sizes in design software, generate everything in seconds. Deliver professional favicon packages that work across all platforms.
Rebranding and Logo Updates: When updating your brand or logo, quickly generate new favicons for all platforms. The tool ensures consistency across all sizes and formats, preventing the common problem where old favicons appear on some platforms while new ones appear on others.
Multi-Site Management: For developers managing multiple websites, the favicon generator speeds up the process of creating unique favicons for each site. Generate, download, and deploy favicon packages quickly, ensuring each site has its own distinctive visual identifier.

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