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What Is a Favicon Generator?

A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, home screens, and search results. Modern websites need favicons in multiple formats and sizes — 16×16 and 32×32 PNGs for browser tabs, 180×180 for Apple Touch icons, 192×192 and 512×512 for Android and PWA manifests, and optionally a legacy .ico file for older browsers.

This tool takes a single source image and generates all required sizes and formats in one click. It also provides the exact HTML markup you need to paste into your site's <head> section. Upload once, download everything, and your favicon coverage is complete across all platforms.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Upload your source image — Use a square image, ideally 512×512px or larger. SVG sources produce the crispest results at all sizes.
  2. Preview all generated sizes — The tool shows your favicon at every target size so you can verify it remains recognizable at each scale.
  3. Download the favicon package — Get all sizes as individual PNG files plus the HTML link tags you need.
  4. Add the HTML to your site — Paste the generated link and meta tags into your HTML head section.

Tips and Best Practices

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes do I need for a complete favicon setup?+
A complete set includes: 16×16 and 32×32 PNGs for browser tabs, 180×180 for Apple Touch icon, 192×192 and 512×512 for Android/PWA manifests, and optionally a multi-size .ico file for legacy support.
What is the best source format?+
SVG is ideal because it scales without quality loss. If using a raster image, start with at least 512×512px PNG with a transparent background.
Do I need an Apple Touch icon?+
Yes, if any users might add your site to their iPhone or iPad home screen. The 180×180 Apple Touch icon is also used by Safari for tab previews.
What is a web app manifest icon?+
PWAs require 192×192 and 512×512 icons in manifest.json. These are used when users install your web app to their home screen on Android or desktop.
Can I use a transparent background?+
Yes for PNG favicons in browser tabs. However, Apple Touch icons render on a colored background on iOS, so test how your icon looks on both light and dark surfaces.
How do I add favicons to my website?+
Place the generated files in your site root and add the HTML link tags to your head section. The tool provides the exact markup — just copy and paste.

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