Favicon Generator

Create website favicon icons from any image.

What is a Favicon?

A favicon (favorite icon) is the small icon displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and history. It helps users identify your website quickly among many open tabs.

Recommended Favicon Sizes

  • 16x16: Classic browser tab size.
  • 32x32: Retina displays, Windows taskbar, Safari.
  • 48x48: Windows desktop shortcuts.
  • 180x180: Apple Touch Icon (iOS home screen).
  • 512x512: Android Chrome, PWA splash screens.

How to Add Favicon to Your Website

Add these lines to your HTML <head>:

<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">

Best Practices

  • Use a simple, recognizable design (logo or letter).
  • Ensure high contrast for visibility at small sizes.
  • Test on dark and light browser themes.