Favicon Generator - Create Favicons for Your Website

About Favicon Generator

A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a small icon that represents your website in browser tabs, bookmarks, and mobile home screens. Our Favicon Generator creates all the sizes you need for perfect display across all devices and platforms, from desktop browsers to mobile devices and progressive web apps (PWAs).

Features

Generate 11 different favicon sizes from one image
Drag & drop or click to upload images
Support for all image formats (PNG, JPG, SVG, etc.)
High-quality image resizing with smooth scaling
Preview your source image before generating
Download individual favicons or all at once
Sizes for browsers, iOS, Android, and PWAs
Responsive design for all devices
Dark mode support
Multilingual interface
100% client-side processing (your images never leave your device)

How to Use

Drag and drop an image or click to select one from your computer
Preview your uploaded image
Click "Generate Favicons" to create all sizes
Download individual favicons or click "Download All"
Add the favicon files to your website's root directory
Add the appropriate HTML tags to your website's <head> section

Generated Favicon Sizes

Browser Favicons:

16×16: Standard browser tab icon
32×32: Retina display browser tab icon
48×48: Windows site icon
64×64: Windows taskbar button

Apple Touch Icons:

152×152: iPad home screen (iOS 7+)
167×167: iPad Pro home screen
180×180: iPhone home screen (iOS 7+)

Android Chrome Icons:

192×192: Android home screen
512×512: Android splash screen

Other Sizes:

96×96: Google TV
128×128: Chrome Web Store

HTML Implementation

After generating your favicons, add these tags to your website's <head> section:

<!-- Standard Favicons -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="48x48" href="/favicon-48x48.png">

<!-- Apple Touch Icons -->
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon-180x180.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="152x152" href="/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="167x167" href="/apple-touch-icon-167x167.png">

<!-- Android Chrome Icons -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="192x192" href="/android-chrome-192x192.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="512x512" href="/android-chrome-512x512.png">

Best Practices for Favicon Design

Use simple designs: Favicons are small, so keep designs simple and recognizable
High contrast: Ensure good contrast for visibility on different backgrounds
Square images: Use square images (1:1 aspect ratio) for best results
Large source: Start with at least 512×512px for best quality
Transparent background: Use PNG with transparency for flexibility
Brand consistency: Use your brand colors and logo elements
Test on dark/light: Check how it looks on both dark and light backgrounds
Avoid text: Small text becomes unreadable at favicon sizes

Why Favicons Matter

Brand Recognition: Helps users identify your site among multiple tabs
Professionalism: Shows attention to detail and polish
Bookmarks: Makes your site stand out in bookmark lists
Mobile Home Screen: Creates an app-like experience on mobile devices
SEO: While not a ranking factor, it improves user experience
Trust: Professional favicons build credibility

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

For PWAs, you'll also need a manifest.json file. Here's a basic example:

{
  "name": "Your App Name",
  "short_name": "App",
  "icons": [
    {
      "src": "/android-chrome-192x192.png",
      "sizes": "192x192",
      "type": "image/png"
    },
    {
      "src": "/android-chrome-512x512.png",
      "sizes": "512x512",
      "type": "image/png"
    }
  ],
  "theme_color": "#ffffff",
  "background_color": "#ffffff",
  "display": "standalone"
}

Browser Support

Favicons are supported by all modern browsers:

Chrome/Edge: Full support for all sizes
Firefox: Full support for all sizes
Safari: Supports standard favicons and Apple Touch Icons
Mobile Browsers: iOS Safari and Android Chrome fully supported

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using low-resolution source images (results in blurry favicons)
Forgetting to add HTML tags (favicons won't display)
Using complex designs that don't scale well
Not testing on different backgrounds and devices
Using non-square images (causes distortion)
Forgetting to clear browser cache when updating favicons

File Formats

PNG (Recommended):

Best for favicons. Supports transparency and provides excellent quality at small sizes.

ICO:

Traditional favicon format. Can contain multiple sizes in one file. Still supported but PNG is preferred.

SVG:

Scalable vector graphics. Perfect for simple logos but not all browsers support SVG favicons yet.

Caching Considerations

Browsers aggressively cache favicons. If you update your favicon:

Clear your browser cache
Use a different filename or add a version query parameter
Wait 24-48 hours for changes to propagate
Test in incognito/private mode

Frequently Asked Questions

What size should my source image be?

At least 512×512px for best quality. Larger is better as we scale down.

Do I need all these sizes?

For maximum compatibility, yes. Different devices and platforms use different sizes.

Where do I put the favicon files?

In your website's root directory (same level as index.html) or in an /images folder.

Why isn't my favicon showing?

Check: 1) Files are uploaded, 2) HTML tags are correct, 3) Clear browser cache, 4) Wait a few minutes.

Can I use a logo with text?

Yes, but keep it simple. Text should be large and bold as it becomes very small at favicon sizes.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No! All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device.

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