Favicon Generator

Design Mode

Text or Emoji

Font

Font Size: 52px

Bold

Text Color

Background

Border Radius: 12px

Transparent background

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64×64

32×32

16×16

Browser Tab Preview

My Website — Page Title

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HTML Code

What Is a Favicon?

A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is the small image a browser shows next to your page title in the tab, in the bookmarks list, in browser history, and in the address bar. Though it is only a few pixels wide, it is one of the most recognizable parts of a brand online: it is what users scan for when a dozen tabs are open, and a missing or generic favicon makes a site look unfinished. Beyond the browser tab, the same icon (at larger sizes) appears when someone saves your site to their iOS or Android home screen, so a good favicon does double duty as an app-style launcher icon.

Modern sites do not ship a single favicon but a small family of icons at different resolutions, because the operating system and browser pick whichever size fits the context. A 16×16 pixel image is enough for a tab, but a home-screen shortcut on a high-density phone display needs something far larger and sharper. The traditional .ico container can hold several sizes in one file for maximum compatibility, while PNG files cover the Apple Touch Icon and the Android web-app manifest icons that newer platforms expect.

How to Use This Favicon Generator

Choose a design mode at the top. In Text / Emoji mode you type up to three characters (a letter, a couple of initials, or an emoji), then style them with the font, font-size slider, bold toggle, text color, and background color controls; the border-radius slider rounds the corners and the "Transparent background" checkbox drops the fill entirely. In Upload Image mode you pick a square PNG or SVG and it is center-cropped and scaled to each size. A live preview renders the icon at 64×64, 32×32, and 16×16, plus a simulated browser tab so you can judge how it reads at real size.

When you are happy, use the download buttons: "Download .ICO (multi-size)" produces a single favicon.ico containing 16, 32, and 48 pixel versions, and the PNG buttons export a 32×32 icon, a 180×180 Apple Touch Icon, and a 192×192 Android Chrome icon. The HTML Code box gives you the <link> tags to paste into your page's <head>, with a Copy button to grab them in one click.

Real-World Use Cases

Launching a new site — Generate a full favicon set in seconds instead of opening an image editor and exporting each size by hand.
Quick brand placeholder — Turn a single initial on a colored background into a clean icon while a proper logo is still being designed.
Emoji-based icons — Drop an emoji into the text field for a memorable, instantly recognizable tab icon for blogs, side projects, and docs.
Converting an existing logo — Upload a square logo and export the .ico and PNG sizes that browsers and mobile platforms require.
Progressive web apps — Produce the 192×192 Android and 180×180 Apple icons referenced by a web-app manifest and home-screen shortcuts.

Tips for Designing a Favicon

Keep it simple — at 16×16 pixels fine detail disappears, so a single bold letter, symbol, or shape reads far better than a shrunken full logo.
Use high contrast between the icon and its background so it stays legible against both light and dark browser themes.
Check the live 16×16 preview, not just the 64×64 one; what looks crisp large can turn to mush small.
Design on a square canvas, since browsers and home screens expect square icons and will crop anything else.
Always ship a multi-size .ico plus PNG variants so every browser and device can choose the resolution that fits.

Features

Text and emoji mode — Build an icon from up to three characters with font, size, weight, and color controls.
Image upload mode — Upload a PNG or SVG that is automatically center-cropped and scaled to each size.
Live multi-size preview — See the result at 64×64, 32×32, 16×16, and inside a mock browser tab in real time.
Multi-size .ICO export — Download a single favicon.ico containing 16, 32, and 48 pixel images.
PNG exports — Generate 32×32, 180×180 Apple Touch, and 192×192 Android Chrome PNG icons.
Ready-made HTML — Copy the exact <link> tags to paste into your page head.
100% client-side — Your data never leaves your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What favicon sizes do I actually need?

For browser tabs, 16×16 and 32×32 cover almost everything, and a multi-size .ico bundles those with 48×48 for desktop shortcuts. If you want your site to look right when saved to a phone, add a 180×180 Apple Touch Icon for iOS and a 192×192 PNG for Android. This generator produces all of these for you.

Can I use an emoji as my favicon?

Yes. Switch to Text / Emoji mode and type or paste an emoji into the text field; it is drawn onto the icon canvas just like a letter. Emoji favicons are eye-catching and easy to recognize, though the exact appearance depends on the emoji font of the device the icon is rendered on at design time.

What is the difference between an ICO file and a PNG favicon?

An .ico file is a container that can hold several image sizes inside one file, which is why it remains the most broadly compatible favicon format. A PNG holds a single image and is used for the specific large icons that Apple and Android platforms reference. Providing both an .ico and the PNG variants gives you the widest coverage.

Where do I put the favicon files on my site?

Place the downloaded files in your site's root directory and paste the generated <link> tags into the <head> of your pages so browsers know where to find them. Browsers also look for /favicon.ico in the root automatically, so keeping that file at the root is a reliable fallback.

Is my uploaded image sent to a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser using the HTML canvas — your image is read locally, drawn, and exported without ever being uploaded. Nothing you type or upload leaves your device, which makes the tool safe to use even with internal or unreleased logos.

Why does my icon look blurry at small sizes?

Blurriness at 16×16 usually comes from too much detail or thin lines that cannot survive being scaled down. Simplify the design to a bold shape or single character, increase the contrast against the background, and check the live 16×16 preview as you edit so you can adjust before downloading.