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Favicon Generator

A tool to generate favicons in various sizes by uploading an image.

💡 What is a Favicon?

A small icon displayed in browser tabs or bookmarks of a website.

📋 Generated Sizes

  • 16x16, 32x32 - Default browser favicon
  • 180x180 - Apple Touch Icon (iOS)
  • 192x192, 512x512 - Android/PWA

🎨 Recommendations

  • Use square image (1:1 ratio)
  • Simple design (consider small display)
  • High contrast colors (improves readability)
  • PNG format recommended (transparent background possible)

📌 HTML Usage

<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" sizes="180x180" href="/favicon-180x180.png">

Generated Sizes​

SizePurpose
16x16Default browser favicon
32x32Standard favicon
48x48High-resolution browser
64x64Windows tile
128x128iOS app icon
180x180Apple Touch Icon
192x192Android/Chrome
512x512PWA splash

HTML Usage​

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

<!-- Apple -->
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/favicon-180x180.png">

<!-- Android/Chrome -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="192x192" href="/favicon-192x192.png">

<!-- PWA -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="512x512" href="/favicon-512x512.png">

Design Recommendations​

Good​

  • Square images
  • Simple design
  • High contrast colors
  • PNG format (transparency possible)

Avoid​

  • Complex details
  • Long text
  • Low contrast colors
  • Horizontally stretched images

Usage Tips​

Tip 1: Original Image​

Use high-quality images of at least 512x512px.

Tip 2: Testing​

Test in multiple browsers.

Tip 3: Branding​

Use company logo or brand icon.

File Structure​

Place generated favicons in website root:

/
├── favicon-16x16.png
├── favicon-32x32.png
├── favicon-48x48.png
├── favicon-180x180.png
├── favicon-192x192.png
└── favicon-512x512.png

Frequently Asked Questions​

Q: Are ICO files also generated?​

A: Currently only PNG is supported. Convert PNG to ICO if needed.

Q: Can I have a transparent background?​

A: Yes, PNG files support transparent backgrounds.

Q: Do I need all sizes?​

A: Basically, 16x16, 32x32, and 180x180 are sufficient.

Privacy​

  • All processing is done in your browser
  • No images are uploaded to our servers
  • Your files remain completely private

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