Favicon Generator

Convert any logo or picture into the complete set of web favicon resolutions: 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, Apple Touch icon (180×180), and Android PWA icon (192×192). Download individual sizes or a bundled ZIP.

Drop your logo or image here
Square images recommended • PNG, JPG, WebP, or SVG

The Role of Favicons Across Platforms

A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a crucial branding asset that identifies your web application across browser tabs, bookmark managers, search engine result pages (SERPs), mobile home screens, and desktop taskbars.

In modern web design, a single 16×16 pixel file is no longer sufficient. High-density Retina displays, iOS home-screen bookmarks, Android Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and browser tab bars each request distinct resolutions to render crisp imagery without blurry interpolation.

Recommended Favicon Standard Sizes

  • 16×16 px: Used for browser address bars and standard tab icons.
  • 32×32 px: Displayed on high-DPI Retina screens and Windows desktop shortcuts.
  • 48×48 px: Classic Windows taskbar shortcut icon resolution.
  • 180×180 px: The official Apple Touch Icon utilized when iOS users tap "Add to Home Screen".
  • 192×192 px: Standard icon resolution for Android web application manifests and progressive web apps.

How to Install Favicons on Your Website

  1. Download the complete ZIP package from our generator above.
  2. Extract the icon files (favicon.ico, favicon-32x32.png, apple-touch-icon.png, etc.) into your website's root public directory.
  3. Paste the generated <link> tags into the <head> section of your HTML template.
  4. Clear your browser cache to preview your new website icon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. While modern browsers load modern PNG/SVG favicons from HTML tags, search engine crawlers, RSS readers, and legacy intranet clients still query /favicon.ico directly at your domain root as an automatic fallback.
Yes, transparent PNG icons blend seamlessly into both light and dark browser tab bars. However, ensure that the foreground graphic features sufficient contrast against both dark charcoal and crisp light backgrounds.