Favicon Generator
Upload an image to generate favicons for browsers (16x16, 32x32, 48x48), Apple Touch Icons (180x180), and Android devices (192x192, 512x512). Download all sizes as a ZIP with ready-to-use HTML link tags.
Drop an image here or click to browse
Square images work best (PNG, SVG, JPEG)
How to Use the Favicon Generator
- Click the upload area or drag and drop your image
- Preview favicons in all standard sizes (16x16 to 512x512)
- Review the generated HTML link tags
- Click Download ZIP to get all sizes plus the HTML code
What Is a Favicon?
A favicon is a small icon associated with a website that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, history lists, and search results. Originally introduced by Internet Explorer 5 in 1999 as a 16x16 pixel ICO file, favicons have evolved into a multi-format requirement for modern web platforms.
Today, browsers and operating systems expect multiple favicon sizes ranging from 16x16 for tabs to 512x512 for Progressive Web App splash screens. Apple devices require apple-touch-icon at 180x180, while Android uses the web app manifest to reference larger icons. Generating all required sizes from a single source image ensures consistent branding everywhere.
Common Use Cases
Website Branding
Display your logo or brand mark consistently across browser tabs, making your site instantly recognizable among dozens of open tabs.
PWA Icons
Generate the full set of manifest icons required for Progressive Web Apps to look polished when installed on home screens.
Bookmark Recognition
Help users quickly locate your site in crowded bookmark bars and reading lists through a distinctive, memorable small icon.
Browser Tab Identification
Provide a clear visual anchor in the browser tab strip so users can switch back to your site without reading tab titles.
Favicon Design Tips
Keep It Simple
Use bold shapes and minimal detail because favicons render as small as 16x16 pixels where fine lines become invisible.
Try SVG Favicons
Modern browsers support SVG favicons that scale perfectly to any size and can adapt to dark mode with CSS media queries.
Test on Dark and Light Tabs
Check your favicon against both light and dark browser themes to ensure it remains visible and does not blend into backgrounds.
Include the ICO Fallback
Always provide a traditional favicon.ico file for older browsers and tools that do not support PNG or SVG favicon formats.