Favicon Generator

Turn any image — or a single letter or emoji — into a full set of favicon PNGs (16, 32, 48, 180, 192 and 512 pixels) with ready-to-paste link tags. Everything runs in your browser; your image is never uploaded and nothing is stored.

The file stays on your device — it is read locally and never sent anywhere.

How to use the favicon generator

  1. Pick From image and choose a square image, or switch to Letter / emoji and type a character with a background color.
  2. The tool instantly draws each size — 16, 32 and 48 for tabs, 180 for iOS, and 192 / 512 for Android and PWAs.
  3. Download the sizes you need, drop the PNGs in your site root, and paste the generated <link> tags into your page <head>.

For the crispest result, start from high-contrast square artwork at 512×512 or larger. Transparent PNGs keep their transparency at every size.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a favicon?

A favicon is the small icon shown in a browser tab, bookmark list, history entry and on mobile home screens. Browsers look for several sizes — a classic 16×16 and 32×32 for tabs, a 180×180 apple-touch icon for iOS, and 192×192 / 512×512 for Android and PWA manifests.

What sizes does this tool create?

It generates the most useful set: 16, 32 and 48 for browser tabs, 180 for the iOS apple-touch icon, and 192 and 512 for Android home screens and PWA manifests. Each one is a separate PNG you can download individually.

Is my image uploaded anywhere?

No. The image is read and resized entirely in your browser with the native canvas — it is never uploaded to any server and nothing is stored. You can even use it offline once the page has loaded.

What image should I use for the best result?

Start from a square image that is at least 512×512 so it stays sharp at every size. Simple, high-contrast artwork with a bit of padding reads best when shrunk to 16×16. Transparent PNGs keep their transparency.

Can I make a favicon without an image?

Yes. Switch to Letter / emoji mode, type a single letter or an emoji, pick a background color, and the tool draws it centered on each size — handy for a quick placeholder favicon.

How do I add the favicon to my site?

Download the sizes you need, place the PNG files in your site root, then copy the ready-to-paste <link> tags from the snippet box into the <head> of your HTML. The tags reference each file by name.