How-To Guides 4 min readMarch 27, 2026
How to Create a Favicon from Any Image — Complete Guide
Generate ICO, PNG, and SVG favicons from your logo or image for websites and web apps.
What Is a Favicon?
A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results next to your website name. It is typically 16x16 or 32x32 pixels but modern browsers support larger sizes.
Favicon Sizes You Need
| Size | Format | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 16x16 | ICO/PNG | Browser tab |
| 32x32 | ICO/PNG | Browser tab (high DPI) |
| 48x48 | PNG | Windows taskbar |
| 180x180 | PNG | Apple Touch Icon |
| 192x192 | PNG | Android Chrome |
| 512x512 | PNG | PWA splash screen |
How to Create a Favicon
- Start with a high-resolution version of your logo (at least 512x512)
- Upload it to a favicon generator
- The tool creates all necessary sizes
- Download the generated files
- Add them to your website's public folder
Tips for Good Favicons
- Keep it simple — Favicons are tiny. Complex designs become unrecognizable at 16x16
- Use bold shapes — Clear, geometric shapes work best
- Test on both light and dark backgrounds
- Use transparency for non-square logos (PNG format)
- Test at actual size — What looks good at 512x512 may not work at 16x16
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