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Favicon Generator

Generate favicon files for your website in multiple sizes. Upload any image and get all required favicon resolutions instantly — perfect for browsers, iOS, Android, and PWAs.

All image processing runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images never leave your device.

A favicon — that tiny icon in your browser tab, bookmarks bar, and mobile home screen — is one of the smallest but most visible elements of your brand identity online. It's the first thing users see when they scan their open tabs, the icon they tap to add your site to their phone's home screen, and a subtle signal of professionalism that separates polished websites from amateur ones. Our free Favicon Generator takes the friction out of creating and exporting favicons. Upload any image — a logo, icon, or graphic — and instantly receive properly sized PNG files for every use case: 16×16 and 32×32 for browser tabs, 48×48 and 64×64 for bookmarks and desktop shortcuts, 128×128 for high-DPI displays, 180×180 for Apple Touch Icons (iOS home screen), and 192×192 plus 256×256 and 512×512 for Android, PWA manifests, and Microsoft tiles. Each size is generated from your original using Canvas-based resizing in your browser — no server upload, no waiting, no privacy concerns. You also get the complete HTML snippet ready to paste into your <head> section, browser tab and mobile home screen previews so you can see exactly how your favicon will look in context, and one-click download for individual sizes or all at once.

What Is a Favicon and Why Does It Matter?

A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a small square image — typically 16×16 to 32×32 pixels — associated with a website and displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, history lists, and address bars. Despite its tiny size, a well-designed favicon delivers outsized benefits: it reinforces brand recognition when users have dozens of tabs open, makes your site stand out in crowded bookmark folders, and signals attention to detail that builds trust with visitors. Modern favicons have evolved far beyond the simple 16×16 ICO file. Today's websites need multiple sizes and formats: a 32×32 PNG for Chrome and Firefox tabs, a 180×180 Apple Touch Icon for iOS Safari bookmarks and home screen shortcuts, a 192×192 icon for Android devices and Progressive Web App manifests, and sizes up to 512×512 for high-resolution displays and Microsoft tiles. Without the proper set of favicons, browsers may show a generic globe or document icon — a missed branding opportunity on every visit. Google also indexes favicons and displays them in mobile search results next to your site's listing, making a recognizable favicon an indirect but real SEO asset that improves click-through rates from search engine results pages.

How to Use the Favicon Generator

  1. Upload your image — Drag and drop or click to browse. For best results, use a square image at least 512×512 pixels. PNGs with transparency work exceptionally well for favicons since they avoid the white-background square effect visible on dark browser themes. SVG files, JPEGs, and WebP images are also accepted.
  2. Review generated sizes — Your image is instantly resized to all 9 standard favicon dimensions. Each size shows its intended use case (browser tab, Apple Touch Icon, PWA, etc.) so you know exactly what each file is for.
  3. Preview in context — See how your favicon looks in a simulated browser tab, as an iOS home screen icon, and as an Android app icon. The checkerboard background reveals transparent areas.
  4. Download your favicons — Download individual sizes as PNG files, or use Download All to grab every size at once. Each file is named by its dimensions for easy organization.
  5. Copy the HTML code — Paste the generated HTML snippet into your site's <head> section. The code includes link rel="icon" for standard favicons, apple-touch-icon for iOS devices, and the web manifest reference for PWAs.

Favicon Sizes and Their Purposes

  • 16×16 — The classic browser tab favicon size. Still used by some older browsers and as a fallback. Essential for maximum compatibility and displayed in browser history and bookmark lists.
  • 32×32 — The modern standard for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge browser tabs. Most current browsers use this size as the primary tab icon. Also displayed in the macOS Dock when a site is saved as a web app.
  • 48×48 and 64×64 — Used for Windows desktop shortcuts, browser bookmark bars, and high-DPI displays. Also serve as fallback sizes for devices that request favicons at these specific resolutions.
  • 128×128 — High-resolution favicon for Retina/HiDPI displays and Chrome Web Store requirements. Ensures your icon looks crisp on modern screens with pixel densities of 2x or higher.
  • 180×180 — The Apple Touch Icon size used by iOS Safari for home screen bookmarks and the "Add to Home Screen" feature. iOS automatically applies rounded corners, so design your icon with a 20% safe zone margin from the edges to prevent important content from being clipped.
  • 192×192 and 512×512 — Required for Android devices and Progressive Web App (PWA) manifests. The 192×192 is the standard Android home screen icon size, while 512×512 is used for splash screens and high-resolution displays on flagship Android phones and Microsoft tiles.

Best Practices for Favicon Design

  • Use a square source image — Start with a 512×512 or larger square PNG for the best scaling results. Non-square images will be stretched or cropped when resized to square dimensions, potentially distorting your logo or graphic.
  • Keep it simple — At 16×16 pixels, complex logos become unrecognizable blurs. Use simplified versions of your logo, single letters, or abstract symbols that remain identifiable at tiny sizes. Bold shapes and high contrast work better than gradients, shadows, or text-heavy designs.
  • Use transparency — PNG favicons with transparent backgrounds look cleaner than those with solid white squares, especially on dark browser themes and in bookmark bars. Avoid JPEG for favicons since it doesn't support transparency and introduces compression artifacts visible even at small sizes.
  • Test on both light and dark backgrounds — Modern browsers support dark mode, and a favicon that looks great on a light tab bar may disappear on a dark one. If your icon has dark elements, add a subtle light outline or use colors that contrast well against both light (#FFFFFF) and dark (#1E1E1E) backgrounds.
  • Provide a fallback SVG — While not generated by this tool, consider also creating an SVG favicon (icon.svg) for modern browsers. SVGs scale perfectly to any size and support dark mode with embedded CSS media queries.

Key Features

  • 9 Standard Sizes

    16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 180, 192, 256, and 512px covering every browser, OS, and device requirement.

  • Visual Previews

    Browser tab simulator, iOS home screen icon, and Android icon previews show your favicon in real-world context.

  • Transparency Support

    Checkerboard preview background reveals alpha channels. PNG format preserves full transparency.

  • HTML Code Generator

    Complete <head> code with icon, apple-touch-icon, and manifest links ready to paste.

  • Batch Download

    Download individual sizes by use case or grab all 9 at once for complete deployment.

  • 100% Client-Side

    Canvas-based resizing in your browser. No uploads, no server processing, complete privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need all 9 favicon sizes?
While a single 32×32 PNG will work for most desktop browsers, providing the full set ensures your favicon looks perfect everywhere — iOS home screen, Android PWA, high-DPI displays, and Microsoft tiles. The Apple Touch Icon (180×180) is essential for iOS users who add your site to their home screen. If you want to keep it minimal, the three most important sizes are 32×32 (browser tabs), 180×180 (iOS), and 192×192 (Android/PWA).
What's the difference between a favicon and an Apple Touch Icon?
A favicon is the small icon displayed in browser tabs, address bars, and bookmarks — typically 16×16 or 32×32 pixels. An Apple Touch Icon is a larger (180×180) icon used by iOS Safari when a user bookmarks your site or adds it to their iPhone or iPad home screen. Apple automatically applies rounded corners, a drop shadow, and a glossy overlay (unless disabled) to the touch icon, so it's recommended to design your icon with these effects in mind.
How long does it take for Google to show my new favicon in search results?
Google caches favicons and updates them periodically — typically within a few days to a couple of weeks after the changes are live on your site. To speed up the process, make sure your favicon is accessible at the standard paths (/favicon.ico or specified via <link rel="icon"> tags), use a valid and recognizable image, and request a recrawl of your homepage via Google Search Console.

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