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Free Favicon Generator - Create Favicons from Image or Text

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Click or drag an image here to upload

Or enter text / emoji to create a favicon

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Favicon Best Practices

Source Image
Use a square image with a simple design — complex details get lost at small sizes like 16x16
Multiple Sizes
Include at least 16x16, 32x32 and 180x180 sizes for broad browser and device compatibility
High Contrast
Use bold colors and high contrast so your favicon stands out in browser tabs
Text Favicons
Single letters or short initials make excellent favicons — choose a distinctive color
Brand Consistency
Your favicon should match your brand colors and be instantly recognizable

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What sizes do I need for a favicon?
A At minimum, include 16x16 (browser tabs) and 32x32 (taskbar). For Apple devices, add 180x180. This tool generates 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256px sizes.
Q Can I create a favicon from text or emoji?
A Yes! Enter any text character, letter or emoji in the text field, choose background and text colors, then generate favicons in all sizes.
Q What image format should I upload?
A Any common image format works: PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG or WebP. Square images produce the best results.
Q How do I add a favicon to my website?
A Place the favicon file in your website root directory and add a link tag in your HTML head section pointing to the favicon file.
Q How can I quickly download all the generated favicon sizes?
A Our favicon generator allows you to download all the created favicon sizes (from 16x16 to 256x256 pixels) in a single convenient ZIP package. After your favicon is generated, simply click the "Download All (ZIP)" button. This saves time compared to downloading each size individually and ensures you have all necessary dimensions for various devices and browsers, ready for immediate use.
Q What happens if my source image isn't square when I generate a favicon?
A If your uploaded image isn't perfectly square, our favicon generator will automatically crop it to the center to ensure all generated favicon sizes maintain a consistent aspect ratio. While this prevents distortion, using a pre-cropped square image as your source will give you more control over the final composition, leading to a visually optimized and cleaner favicon across all browser tabs and devices.
Q Can I reuse an existing image for my favicon without making a new one?
A Absolutely. You can upload almost any existing image file, like a logo or a photograph. The tool will then generate all the required favicon sizes from that single image. Just ensure the image you pick is something you have the rights to use and that it looks good when scaled down to very small sizes, like 16x16 pixels.

How to Generate Favicons

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