Favicon Generator
Generate favicons in all standard sizes from an image, emoji or letter. Download individual or all sizes.
Drag & drop image here
PNG · JPG · WebP · GIF supported
Configure your source and click Generate Favicons
What is Favicon Generator?
A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and mobile home screens to identify a website. A complete favicon setup requires multiple image sizes — 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 180x180 for Apple touch icons, 192x192 and 512x512 for Android PWA icons, and an ICO file containing multiple sizes for legacy browser support. Creating all these manually is tedious and error-prone without the right tools.
This favicon generator produces all standard favicon sizes from a single source input. You can upload any image file, choose an emoji from the built-in picker, or type a letter or short text and the tool will render it as an icon. The generator handles the resizing and format conversion automatically, producing a downloadable ZIP containing all the size variants you need plus a recommended HTML snippet to paste into your site's head element.
A well-crafted favicon significantly impacts perceived professionalism. Websites without favicons show a generic globe icon in browser tabs, making them harder to identify when users have multiple tabs open. A distinctive favicon reinforces brand recognition and helps users return to your tab quickly. For progressive web apps (PWAs), the 192x192 and 512x512 icons are mandatory for the browser to prompt the user to "Add to Home Screen", and the quality of those icons directly affects how your app appears on the device's home screen alongside native apps.
How to Use Favicon Generator
- Choose your source
Upload an image file, pick an emoji from the built-in selector, or type a letter to use as your favicon base.
- Adjust settings
Set background colour, padding, and corner radius to fine-tune how your icon looks at small sizes.
- Preview all sizes
See a live preview of your favicon at 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, 180x180, and 512x512 before downloading.
- Download the ZIP
Click Download to get a ZIP file containing all favicon sizes plus an HTML snippet to add to your site's head.
Key Benefits
Generates the complete set of favicon sizes — from 16x16 to 512x512 — including an ICO file and Apple touch icons.
Start from an uploaded image, an emoji, or a text letter. The tool handles all rendering and resizing automatically.
The download includes a complete HTML link snippet to copy straight into your site's head element.
All image processing happens in your browser using Canvas. Your files are never uploaded to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tool accepts common image formats including PNG, JPG, SVG, and WebP. For best results at small sizes, use a PNG or SVG with a simple, high-contrast design.
An ICO file is a legacy format that bundles multiple icon sizes into one file. Older versions of Internet Explorer require it. Modern browsers use PNG favicons, but including an ICO file ensures compatibility with all browsers and tools.
A complete setup includes favicon.ico (16/32/48px), favicon-16x16.png, favicon-32x32.png, apple-touch-icon.png (180x180), android-chrome-192x192.png, and android-chrome-512x512.png.
Complex images lose detail at very small sizes. For sharp 16x16 favicons, use a simple design with bold shapes and high contrast. The tool's preview lets you check legibility before downloading.