Can I use a video as an animated favicon?

Videos must first be converted to GIF format. You can use a Video to GIF Converter to create a GIF from your video, then convert it to a favicon.

GIF to Favicon - Create Animated Favicons from GIFs

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Favicon Settings

Output Sizes

16×16 Standard

32×32 Retina

48×48 Windows

64×64 High-DPI

Select multiple sizes for better browser compatibility

Output Format

ICO Best compatibility

GIF Animated support

PNG Static first frame

Frame Settings

Max Frames

Reduce for smaller file size

Frame Delay

Optimize colors (256 max)

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Est. File Size ~5 KB

How to Create an Animated Favicon from GIF

Upload your animated GIF file using drag & drop or the file browser.

Select your desired favicon sizes (16×16 and 32×32 recommended for best compatibility).

Choose the output format: ICO for maximum compatibility or GIF for guaranteed animation.

Adjust frame settings to optimize file size and animation speed.

Click "Generate Favicon" and download your animated favicon files.

For the best results, start with a small GIF (under 64×64 pixels). You can use our GIF Resizer to resize larger animations first.

Browser Support for Animated Favicons

Chrome Supported

Firefox Supported

Edge Supported

Safari Static Only

Animated favicons work in most modern browsers. Safari will display the first frame as a static icon. For universal compatibility, we recommend also including a static PNG fallback using our Favicon Generator.

Why Use Animated Favicons?

Stand Out in Browser Tabs

Animated favicons catch users' attention among multiple open tabs, making your site more memorable and easier to find.

Notification Indicators

Use animation to indicate new messages, updates, or notifications without requiring browser notification permissions.

Loading Status

Show users that background processes are running, like file uploads or data processing, with an animated favicon indicator.

Brand Expression

Add personality to your brand with subtle animation that reflects your website's character and style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most modern browsers support animated favicons including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Safari displays only the first frame as a static image. We recommend including both animated and static versions for maximum compatibility. Use our Favicon Checker to verify your implementation.

For animated favicons, 16×16 and 32×32 pixels are the standard sizes. Keeping file sizes small (under 100KB) ensures fast loading and smooth animation. You can use our GIF Compressor to optimize larger files.

We recommend 8-16 frames for the best balance between smooth animation and file size. More frames create smoother animation but increase file size. Use our frame limiter setting to automatically reduce frames if your GIF has too many.

Videos must first be converted to GIF format. You can use our Video to GIF Converter to create a GIF from your video, then convert it to a favicon here.

When properly optimized (small dimensions, limited frames, compressed), animated favicons have minimal impact on performance. The browser handles the animation efficiently. Keep your favicon under 50KB for best results.

After generating your favicon, add the provided HTML code to your website's <head> section. For animated GIF favicons, use: <link rel="icon" type="image/gif" href="/favicon.gif">. For complete favicon implementation with all sizes, try our Favicon Package Generator.