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Favicon Generator

Generate multi-size favicons from any image

Upload a logo or icon image

Square image works best (1:1 ratio)

How to Use Favicon Generator

  1. 1

    Upload your logo or image in PNG or SVG format.

  2. 2

    The tool resizes it to all standard favicon sizes: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 180x180, and 512x512.

  3. 3

    Download the favicon package and follow the instructions to add it to your website.

About Favicon Generator

Generate favicons in all sizes from any image. Creates 16×16 to 512×512 PNG favicons including Apple touch icon. Free online tool.

Best Use Cases

  • Creating a favicon for a new website from a logo or icon
  • Generating all required favicon sizes for different devices and browsers
  • Creating an Apple touch icon from an existing image
  • Updating a website's favicon from a new brand logo
  • Generating favicons from simple text or letter marks

Examples

New website

Upload your logo. Generate favicons in 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, and 512x512 sizes. Download all for your site.

Apple touch icon

Upload your icon. Get a 180x180 Apple touch icon sized correctly for iOS home screen bookmarks.

Brand update

Upload your new logo. Generate all favicon sizes to replace the old ones across your website.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • !Using a complex detailed image that becomes unrecognizable at 16x16 pixels
  • !Forgetting to include the Apple touch icon size for iOS devices
  • !Not testing the favicon across different browsers to verify it displays correctly

Limitations

  • Input images should be square; non-square images may be cropped or stretched
  • Does not generate .ico format files with multiple embedded sizes
  • Cannot create animated favicons or SVG favicons

Frequently Asked Questions

What size should a favicon be?

The minimum is 16×16px for browser tabs. Most modern browsers use 32×32px. Apple devices need 180×180px. PWA apps need 192×192px and 512×512px.