Favicon Generator
Generate all standard favicon sizes from a single image. Create favicons for websites, web apps, and browsers
Most compatible format for web, mobile apps, etc.
Browser-specific favicon file (all sizes included)
Scalable vector format (modern browsers)
How to Use
1. Upload Your Image
Click 'Select Image' and choose your logo or icon. Square images (1:1 ratio) work best. Recommended minimum size: 512x512 pixels.
2. Generate Favicons
Click 'Generate Favicons' to create all standard sizes (16x16 to 512x512). The tool automatically scales your image to each size.
3. Preview and Download
Preview all generated sizes and download individual files or click 'Download All (ZIP)' to get everything at once.
4. Implement on Your Website
Extract the ZIP file and upload all favicon files to your website's root directory. Add the provided HTML code to your page's <head> section.
HTML Code Example
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">
<link rel="manifest" href="/manifest.json">Prepare a square image (1:1 aspect ratio) of your logo or icon. For best results, use a PNG or JPG file that's at least 512x512 pixels. Larger source images produce better quality when scaled down. Ensure your logo is centered and has sufficient padding around the edges - remember that it will be displayed at very small sizes
Click the 'Select Image' button to open your device's file picker. Browse to your prepared logo image and select it. The tool accepts all standard image formats including PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, and GIF. After selecting, you'll see a preview of your uploaded image showing the original dimensions
Review the preview to confirm your image looks correct. If you need to use a different image, click the 'Reset' button to clear the current selection and start over. The preview shows your image centered in a white square, simulating how it will appear as a favicon
Click the 'Generate Favicons' button to create all eight standard favicon sizes. The tool processes your image in the background, scaling it to 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, 128x128, 180x180, 192x192, and 512x512 pixels. This takes just a few seconds. A success notification appears when generation is complete
Review the generated favicons in the preview grid. Each favicon is displayed with its actual size, filename, and description of where it's used (browser tab, iOS home screen, Android, etc.). The preview shows exactly how your favicon will appear on different platforms
Download individual favicon sizes by clicking the 'Download' button under each preview. This is useful if you only need specific sizes or want to inspect individual files. Each file downloads with its standard name (like 'favicon-32x32.png')
For complete implementation, click 'Download All (ZIP)' to download a comprehensive package. The ZIP file contains all eight favicon PNG files, a manifest.json file configured for Progressive Web Apps, and an HTML snippet file (favicon-instructions.html) with ready-to-use code for your website's <head> section
Extract the downloaded ZIP file on your computer. Upload all the PNG files and manifest.json to your website's root directory (the same folder containing your index.html or homepage). For most websites, this means uploading to the public_html or www folder on your web server
Open the favicon-instructions.html file to view the HTML code snippet. Copy the <link> tags and paste them into the <head> section of your website's HTML, before the closing </head> tag. This tells browsers where to find each favicon size
Test your favicons by visiting your website in different browsers and devices. Check browser tabs, bookmarks, and mobile home screen icons. Clear your browser cache if you don't see the new favicon immediately - browsers often cache favicons aggressively
Pro Tips
- Use a square image (1:1 ratio) for best results. Rectangular images will be centered with letterboxing, which may not look optimal at small sizes
- Start with a large, high-resolution source image (at least 512x512, preferably 1024x1024 or larger). The tool scales down from your source, so higher quality input produces sharper favicons
- Keep your design simple and bold. Complex details and thin lines become invisible at 16x16 or 32x32 sizes. Test how your logo looks at small sizes before generating
- Leave some padding around your logo. If your design extends to the very edges, it may appear cramped or cut off at smaller sizes. About 10-15% padding works well
- Use high contrast colors. Subtle color differences disappear at favicon sizes. Bold, contrasting colors ensure your icon is recognizable even at 16x16 pixels
- Test on both light and dark backgrounds. Browser themes vary - some users have dark mode enabled. Your favicon should be visible regardless of the background color
- For transparent backgrounds, use PNG format for your source image. The tool preserves transparency, which is useful if you want your favicon to blend with different browser themes
- If changing an existing favicon, be aware that browsers cache favicons aggressively. Users may need to clear their cache or use hard refresh (Ctrl+F5) to see the new icon immediately
Why Use This Tool?
The Favicon Generator streamlines a tedious but essential task for every website owner and developer. Instead of spending 30-60 minutes manually creating eight different favicon sizes in image editing software - setting up each canvas, scaling your logo, adjusting positioning, and exporting each size individually - you accomplish the entire task in under two minutes with this tool. This dramatic time savings multiplies across projects; web developers working on multiple client sites can generate complete favicon packages for all their projects in the time it would take to manually create favicons for a single site. Beyond time efficiency, the tool ensures consistency and quality across all sizes by using proper image scaling algorithms that maintain sharpness and clarity even at tiny dimensions. Manual resizing often produces blurry or pixelated results, especially at 16x16 or 32x32 sizes, but the automated scaling produces optimal results for each size. The included manifest.json file is properly formatted and ready to use, eliminating the need to look up the correct JSON structure and icon paths - a common source of errors in PWA development. The HTML code snippets are copy-paste ready, with all the correct rel attributes, type declarations, and sizes specifications that browsers expect, preventing implementation mistakes that could cause favicons not to display on certain platforms. For those less familiar with web development, the tool demystifies favicon implementation with clear instructions and pre-configured files - no need to research what sizes are needed, what the manifest.json should contain, or how to write the HTML links. The tool handles browser compatibility automatically, generating the standard sizes that work across all modern browsers and platforms including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, iOS, and Android. The preview feature lets you see exactly how your favicon will appear at each size before deploying it, allowing you to adjust your source image if needed to ensure readability at small sizes. The ZIP download provides everything you need in one organized package, eliminating the confusion of managing multiple individual files. For businesses, professional favicon implementation enhances brand recognition - users can instantly identify your site among dozens of browser tabs, your bookmarks stand out in their bookmark bar, and your icon looks professional on mobile home screens, creating a cohesive brand experience across all touchpoints. Whether you're a professional web developer managing multiple projects, a small business owner setting up your first website, or a hobbyist launching a personal blog, the Favicon Generator provides a free, fast, and reliable solution for creating complete favicon packages that meet modern web standards and work perfectly across all platforms and devices.