Favicon Generator
Generate favicons from any image for your website
Favicon Generator renders your source image into standard favicon sizes — 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 PNG — so tabs, bookmarks, and shortcuts all get a crisp icon.
Content reviewed: August 24, 2026
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All processing runs locally in your browser. Your files and text are not sent to Tool-web's server.
Actions:
How to Use
- Upload your logo or icon image
- Preview how it looks at different sizes
- Generate all required favicon sizes
- Download the favicon package
Features
- Multiple sizes (16x16 to 512x512)
- ICO, PNG, and SVG formats
- Apple touch icon generation
- Manifest icon support
- HTML code snippet provided
Tips for getting Favicon Generator right
- Start from a square source ≥ 256 px; downscaling beats upscaling every time
- Design for 16 px legibility: bold shapes survive, thin lines vanish
- Modern practice ships PNG sizes plus an optional .ico for legacy Windows — link them separately in HTML
Which size goes where
| Size | Appears in |
|---|---|
| 16×16 | Browser tab (standard DPI) |
| 32×32 | Tab on high-DPI screens, taskbar shortcuts |
| 48×48 | Desktop shortcuts, some bookmark managers |
Wiring it up in HTML
- <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="/favicon-32.png" sizes="32x32">
- <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="/favicon-16.png" sizes="16x16">
- Optional Apple touch icon: <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/apple-touch-icon.png"> (180×180)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes are generated?
The tool creates favicons at 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, 128x128, 180x180, 192x192, 256x256, and 512x512 pixels.
What formats are included?
The package includes ICO (for browsers), PNG (for modern browsers), and SVG (for scalable use) formats.
Can I use my existing logo?
Yes. Upload any image and the tool will resize and optimize it for favicon use. Square images work best.
Privacy & Security
Resizing happens on canvas locally. Your logo never leaves the browser.
Tips & Best Practices
- Start from a square source ≥ 256 px; downscaling beats upscaling every time
- Design for 16 px legibility: bold shapes survive, thin lines vanish
- Modern practice ships PNG sizes plus an optional .ico for legacy Windows — link them separately in HTML
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