Favicon Generator
Turn a logo, SVG, or square image into a ready-to-upload favicon package with favicon.ico, PNG favicon sizes, apple-touch-icon.png, Android launcher icons, and a starter site.webmanifest file.
The entire favicon workflow runs locally in your browser. Upload one source image, choose fit mode, background, and padding, then download a web-ready package with the HTML snippet already prepared.
Copy this after generation to wire the favicon package into your website head section.
What this tool does
Favicon Generator takes one source image and creates the core icon files a real website needs. Instead of exporting a single square PNG and guessing what browsers or devices will accept, you get a package that covers the practical defaults: favicon.ico for classic browser support, small PNG files for tab icons, apple-touch-icon.png for iOS home screens, and Android launcher sizes for modern install flows.
The tool also creates a starter site.webmanifest file and a copy-paste HTML snippet so the output is immediately usable. That matters because favicon work is usually not blocked by image editing alone. The real friction is remembering the file names, the sizes, and the head tags. This page removes that overhead while keeping the entire workflow local and private.
Files included in the package
| File | Size | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
favicon.ico |
16, 32, 48 | Classic browser favicon fallback |
favicon-16x16.png and favicon-32x32.png |
16x16 and 32x32 | Modern browser tabs and bookmark icons |
apple-touch-icon.png |
180x180 | iPhone and iPad home screen icon |
android-chrome-192x192.png and android-chrome-512x512.png |
192x192 and 512x512 | PWA install and launcher icons |
site.webmanifest and favicon-snippet.html |
Text files | Starter metadata and copy-paste setup tags |
When to use this tool
Use this page when you already have a logo, mark, or simple symbol and the real task is turning it into website-ready favicon files. That includes new site launches, redesigns, landing page refreshes, portfolio sites, ecommerce storefronts, SaaS dashboards, and blog themes where the tab icon was never properly packaged.
It is especially useful when your source artwork is an SVG, a transparent PNG, or a non-square logo that needs safe padding inside a square tile. The fit mode and padding controls exist because favicon work is not just resizing. Small icons fail when the mark is too tight, too detailed, or cut off. This tool helps you make those decisions before export.
Best use cases
- Generate a favicon package for a new website without opening design software just for file export.
- Convert a transparent SVG logo into browser, iOS, and Android icon sizes from one source file.
- Create a square icon tile from a horizontal wordmark by using fit mode and controlled padding.
- Produce a quick starter package for client handoff with the icon files and head snippet already bundled.
How to use
- Upload a logo, SVG, or source image from your device.
- Choose whether the icon should fit fully inside the square or fill it with cropping.
- Set the background to transparent or a solid tile color, then adjust padding until the preview feels balanced.
- Click Generate Package, review the file list and snippet, then download the ZIP or just the ICO file.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need favicon.ico if I already have PNG icons?
Yes. Many setups still expect favicon.ico at the site root, and it remains the safest fallback for broad browser support.
Should the favicon background be transparent?
Usually yes when the mark is already strong on its own. Use a solid background when the artwork is too thin or low-contrast to survive tiny sizes without a colored tile.
Why does my favicon look cramped?
The source artwork is probably too close to the edges. Increase padding so the icon has breathing room at 16x16 and 32x32.
Can I use a photograph as a favicon?
You can, but it rarely works well. Favicons are tiny, so simple symbols and high-contrast marks are much more recognizable than photo detail.
Favicon Generator fits the broader website asset workflow. Prepare the source image first, then package the final icon files only after the artwork itself is clean and square-safe.
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