Favicon Generator
Generate favicons from an image or custom text and emoji. Preview at multiple sizes and download individual PNGs for your website.
About Favicon Generator
The Favicon Generator creates website icon files from either an uploaded image or custom text and emoji. Choose your source, customize the appearance, preview the results at standard favicon sizes, and download ready-to-use PNG files.
In image mode, upload any picture - a logo, photo, or graphic - and the tool automatically renders it at 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, and 64x64 pixels. The preview shows exactly how your favicon will look at each size, so you can verify that details remain clear even at the smallest dimensions. Square source images work best; non-square images are scaled to fit.
In text mode, enter one or two characters - a letter, number, or emoji - and the tool generates a favicon from that text. Pick a background color and text color, adjust the font size, and see the result update live. This mode is perfect for quickly creating a recognizable icon using your brand initial or a relevant emoji without needing a graphic design tool.
Each preview size has its own download button so you can grab exactly the files you need. The generated PNGs are ready to drop into your project's public directory and reference with standard HTML link tags. All modern browsers support PNG favicons, making the legacy ICO format unnecessary for most projects.
The entire generation process runs in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. No images are uploaded to any server. You can go from zero to a polished favicon in under a minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes do I need for a favicon?
Modern browsers and platforms use multiple sizes. The essential ones are 16x16 (browser tab), 32x32 (taskbar and bookmarks), 48x48 (Windows site shortcuts), and 64x64 (high-DPI tabs). This tool generates all four sizes at once. For full coverage including Apple Touch icons, you may also want 180x180, but the four standard sizes cover the vast majority of use cases.
Can I use an emoji as my favicon?
Yes. Switch to text mode and type or paste any emoji character. The tool renders it on a colored background at each favicon size using the Canvas API. This is a quick way to create a recognizable favicon without any graphic design work.
Why does this tool generate PNG files instead of ICO?
All modern browsers support PNG favicons linked via a standard link tag in your HTML head. The ICO format is a legacy container that is more complex to generate client-side and offers no quality advantage. PNG files are simpler, smaller, and universally supported.
How do I add the favicon to my website?
Download the sizes you need and place them in your site's public or root directory. Then add link tags in your HTML head, for example, link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png". Include one link tag for each size you want to provide.