Favicon Generator
Create custom favicons for your website in seconds
Create Text-Based Favicon
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Drag and drop an image here or click to select
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HTML Code
Add one of these lines to your website's <head> section:
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/favicon-180x180.png">
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon-192x192.png" sizes="192x192" type="image/png">
Favicon Generator Guide
What is a Favicon?
A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a small image file displayed in the browser tab, address bar, and bookmarks. It's typically 16x16 to 192x192 pixels and helps users visually identify your website. Favicons are essential for branding and user experience, appearing next to your website's title in browser tabs. Most websites use either a small version of their logo or company initials. A good favicon should be simple, recognizable at small sizes, and work well in both light and dark interfaces.
What are the standard favicon sizes?
Different devices and browsers use different favicon sizes. The 16x16 pixel size is the traditional favicon used in browser tabs. The 32x32 size is commonly used in address bars. The 180x180 size is Apple's recommended size for the iOS home screen icon. The 192x192 size is the standard for Android and modern web app manifests. Most websites today serve multiple sizes to ensure compatibility across all platforms and devices. This favicon generator allows you to download all standard sizes at once.
How do I use text-based favicons?
The text-based favicon mode lets you create simple, clean favicons using 1-2 characters. Enter your initials, company abbreviation, or any two-character identifier. Choose a background color that matches your brand and a contrasting text color for readability. You can select from various fonts and adjust the border radius to create different shapes from square to circle. Text-based favicons are perfect for startups, blogs, or any website where simplicity and clarity matter. They're fast to generate and work well at all sizes.
Can I upload my own image?
Yes! Switch to "Upload Image" mode to use your own image or logo as the favicon. Simply drag and drop an image or click to select from your computer. The tool will help you crop the image to a perfect square, which is essential for favicons. You can zoom in or out to select the exact area you want. Once cropped, you'll get previews of all sizes and can download them individually or as a complete package. Supported image formats include PNG, JPG, GIF, and WebP.
What image format should I use?
PNG is the most widely recommended format for favicons because it supports transparency and compresses efficiently without losing quality. This favicon generator creates PNG files by default, which work across all browsers and devices. PNG is superior to ICO format for modern web development and doesn't require special tools to create. All generated favicons are in PNG format, which is fully compatible with modern browsers. If you need ICO format for legacy support, you can convert the PNG files using standard image conversion tools.
How do I add a favicon to my website?
Add the favicon to your website by placing the favicon file in your website's root directory and adding a link tag to your HTML. The simplest approach is to place a 32x32 PNG file named "favicon.png" in your root directory and add this line to your HTML head: <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.png">. For better compatibility across devices, use multiple sizes with proper link tags. This generator provides ready-to-copy HTML code snippets for 32x32, 180x180, 192x192, and complete setup instructions.
Why should my favicon be square?
Favicons should be square because they're displayed in square containers throughout the browser interface. Non-square images will be distorted or have padding added, making them look unprofessional. Square dimensions ensure your favicon looks crisp and clear at all sizes. If you're uploading an image, this generator helps you crop it to a perfect square before generating the favicon. A well-proportioned square favicon maintains its visual integrity whether it's displayed as 16x16 or 192x192 pixels.
What's the difference between favicon and apple-touch-icon?
A favicon is displayed in browser tabs and the address bar on desktop. An apple-touch-icon is the image shown when someone saves your website to their iPhone or iPad home screen. Apple recommends a 180x180 pixel PNG image for this purpose. Many modern sites use the same image for both purposes. You should ideally provide both: a standard favicon (32x32 or 16x16) for browser tabs and an apple-touch-icon (180x180) for iOS devices. This favicon generator creates all necessary sizes for complete cross-platform coverage.
Is the favicon generation done online or on my computer?
All favicon generation happens entirely in your browser on your computer. No files are uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy. The tool uses the Canvas API to generate, preview, and create downloadable favicon files. This approach is faster and more secure than server-based processing. You can even use this tool offline after the page has loaded. Your images and designs never leave your computer, giving you complete control over your favicon creation process.
Can I regenerate a favicon if I want to make changes?
Absolutely! This tool makes it easy to make changes and regenerate favicons. In text mode, you can instantly change the characters, colors, font, and border radius and see the preview update in real-time. In upload mode, you can select a different image and adjust the crop. Keep regenerating until you're happy with the result. Each download is instant and the tool doesn't store previous versions, so you can experiment freely without worrying about saved state.
Should I use a simple or complex favicon design?
Simplicity is key for favicon design. Since favicons are displayed at small sizes (16x16 to 64x64), complex designs with many details will become unreadable and blurry. The best favicons use bold, simple shapes and high contrast between foreground and background. Text-based favicons with initials or simple logos work best. Avoid gradients and fine details that don't scale well. When designing your favicon, test it at 16x16 size to ensure it remains recognizable and clear. Simple, clean designs age well and remain effective across all devices and browsers.