Favicon Generator
Convert an image into a complete favicon set with multiple sizes and a .ico file.
What is Favicon Generator?
A favicon is the small icon displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and home screen shortcuts. Modern websites need multiple favicon sizes to support different devices and contexts: 16x16 and 32x32 for browser tabs, 48x48 for desktop shortcuts, 180x180 for Apple touch icons (iOS home screen), and 192x192 and 512x512 for Android home screen and PWA manifests. Our favicon generator takes a single image, auto-crops it to square, and produces all standard sizes as PNG files plus a multi-resolution .ico file containing 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48 entries. Download individual sizes or get the complete set as a ZIP file. Everything runs in your browser.
How to Use
- 1Upload an image by dragging it onto the drop zone or clicking to browse.
- 2The image is automatically center-cropped to square — preview the crop before generating.
- 3Click "Generate Favicon Set" to create all PNG sizes and the .ico file.
- 4Download individual favicons or use "Download All as ZIP" to get the complete set.
Why Use This Tool
- ✓Complete favicon set — generate all sizes needed for modern web development in one step.
- ✓Cross-platform support — covers browser tabs, iOS Apple touch icons, Android home screens, and PWA manifests.
- ✓No design software needed — convert any image to favicons directly in your browser without Photoshop or Illustrator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What favicon sizes do I actually need for my website?⌄
For full modern web support, you need: 16x16 and 32x32 for browser tabs and bookmarks, 180x180 for Apple touch icons (iOS Safari home screen), 192x192 for Android Chrome home screen, and 512x512 for PWA manifest icons. The .ico file (containing 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48) is the traditional fallback for older browsers. Our tool generates all of these in one step.
How does the auto-crop to square work?⌄
If your uploaded image is not square, the tool center-crops it — it takes the largest square that fits within the image dimensions and crops from the center. This ensures the favicon is perfectly square without distortion. The preview shows you exactly how the crop will look before you generate the set.
What is the .ico file and why do I need it?⌄
The .ico format is a multi-resolution icon file that can contain several sizes in one file. Older browsers (notably Internet Explorer) only support .ico for favicons. Our .ico file contains 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48 PNG entries, which the browser selects from based on the display context. Modern browsers can use individual PNG files instead, but including an .ico ensures maximum compatibility.
Can I use a non-square image as input?⌄
Yes. Any aspect ratio is accepted — the tool center-crops the image to square before generating favicons. For best results, use an image that is already square or close to square, since extreme cropping may cut off important parts of your logo or icon.
How do I add the generated favicons to my website?⌄
Upload the PNG files and favicon.ico to your website root directory. Add these tags to the <head> of your HTML: <link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico"> for the .ico, <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/favicon-180x180.png"> for Apple, and <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="512x512" href="/favicon-512x512.png"> for large displays. Reference the 192x192 and 512x512 in your PWA manifest.json.