Favicon Generator

Create professional favicon ICO files from PNG, JPG, GIF, or WEBP images. Perfect for websites, browser tabs, and bookmarks.

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Supports PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP up to 5MB

How to Create a Favicon

  1. Upload your PNG, JPG, GIF, or WEBP image using drag & drop or the file browser.
  2. Choose your preferred icon size (16×16 is standard for most browsers).
  3. Adjust quality and background settings as needed.
  4. Click "Generate Favicon" to create your ICO file.
  5. Download and upload favicon.ico to your website's root directory.

Favicon Size Guide

16×16

Standard favicon size used by all browsers. Essential for browser tabs and bookmarks.

32×32

High-DPI/Retina display support. Provides sharper icons on modern screens.

48×48

Windows desktop shortcuts and taskbar. Also used by some browsers for bookmarks.

64×64

Large icon size for high-resolution displays and special uses.

Where Favicons Appear

Browser Tabs

Your favicon appears next to your website title in browser tabs, helping users identify your site among multiple open tabs.

Bookmarks

When users bookmark your site, the favicon makes it easy to find and recognize your website in their bookmarks list.

Browser History

Favicons appear in browser history, making it easier for visitors to find and return to your website.

Desktop Shortcuts

When users create a desktop shortcut to your website, the favicon becomes the shortcut icon on their desktop.

Pro tip: For comprehensive favicon support across all devices, also check out our Apple Touch Icon and Android Icon generators.

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend starting with a PNG image with transparent background for best results. Square images work best. If your image isn't square, enable "Smart Crop" to automatically center and crop it.

16×16 pixels is the standard favicon size that works everywhere. For sharper display on high-DPI screens, also consider 32×32. Most modern browsers will automatically select the best size from your ICO file.

Upload favicon.ico to your website's root directory. Most browsers will automatically find it. You can also add this tag to your HTML head: <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">

Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Try clearing your browser cache, or add a version query string: /favicon.ico?v=2. Also ensure the file is in your website's root directory and has correct permissions.