Favicon generator
Drop an image, then download a ZIP with favicon files.
Guide: favicon generator from image
Scroll down for tips, limits, and FAQs
Tab icons that stay sharp at 16px
Pillar guide: How to Create a Complete Favicon Package from One Image
Favicons are read at 16×16 pixels in browser tabs. Design backward from that size: simplify the mark, increase contrast, and avoid thin wordmarks that disappear on light themes.
Ship favicon.ico plus PNG variants (32×32, 180×180 apple-touch) so older Safari tabs and iOS home screens do not fall back to blurry rescales.
After deploying new icons, hard-refresh or bump cache-busting query strings—browsers cache favicons aggressively.
Favicons identify your site in browser tabs, bookmarks, and shortcuts. A complete package includes favicon.ico plus PNG sizes for modern displays and high-density screens.
Upload a square logo, tune preview if available, and download a ZIP with the standard icon set ready to drop into your site root or framework public folder.
Favicon export workflow
- Provide a square source image with strong contrast.
- Generate ICO and PNG variants at required sizes.
- Preview how icons render at small tab sizes.
- Download the ZIP and wire files into your HTML or framework metadata.
Common use cases
- Launching a new marketing site or documentation portal.
- Rebranding and replacing outdated blurry tab icons.
- Preparing PWA manifest icons alongside classic favicons.
Practical tips
- Simplify artwork—fine lines disappear at 16×16 pixels.
- Test on both light and dark browser chrome themes.
- Invalidate CDN or browser cache after deploying new icons.
Limitations to know
- Cannot invent a readable mark from a detailed rectangular logo without redesign.
- You still need to update HTML link tags and manifests yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I still need favicon.ico?
Yes for broad compatibility, even when PNG variants cover most modern browsers.