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Favicon Generator

Create website icons from images or text

Create professional favicons for your website with our free favicon generator. Upload an image or create a text-based icon, and generate favicon files in multiple sizes for different devices and browsers. Favicons appear in browser tabs, bookmarks, and home screen shortcuts, making them essential for brand recognition. All processing happens in your browser - no uploads to external servers required.

Create Favicon

Square images work best (1:1 ratio)

Preview & Download

64x64

32x32

16x16

How to Use Favicon Generator

  • Choose Method: Select "From Image" to upload a logo, or "From Text" to create a text-based icon.
  • For Images: Upload a square image (your logo). Non-square images will be cropped to fit.
  • For Text: Enter 1-2 characters, choose colors and font style.
  • Generate: Click the button to create favicons in multiple sizes.
  • Download: Select the sizes you need (32x32 is most common for browsers).
  • Implement: Place the favicon in your website root and add the HTML link tag.

Example

Enter "DT" as text, choose white text on a dark blue background (#1e3a5f), enable rounded corners, and generate. Download the 32x32 PNG for browser tabs and 180x180 for Apple touch icons. A professional-looking favicon in seconds!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size favicon should I use?
A: Use 32x32 for standard browser tabs, 16x16 for older browsers, and 180x180 for Apple devices. For full compatibility, provide multiple sizes and let browsers choose the appropriate one.

Q: Where should I place my favicon file?
A: Place favicon.png or favicon.ico in your website's root directory. Add a link tag in your HTML head for explicit declaration, especially if using PNG format or non-standard locations.