Favicon Generator
Create favicons from text, emoji, or images for your website
Favicon design
Choose an emoji
0% is square; 100% uses the original fully rounded path.
Image file up to 10 MiB. The source renderer stretches the image into a square.
Preview & files
This is an illustration. Browser and system emoji rendering can differ.
Live preview updated. Generate files when your design is ready.
Generated PNG files
The design has changed. These files still contain the last generated design; regenerate to update them.
PNG files: 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256 px. ICO contains the generated 32 px PNG.
Add to your site
- Upload downloaded files and use the copied tags in your page’s head.
- The default tag paths refer to your site root; adjust them if you put files elsewhere.
- The ICO download contains one PNG image, rather than every generated size.
- Apple touch icons and web-app manifest icons are separate assets; this tool does not generate those files.
- A favicon is not guaranteed to appear in search results.
- The tool reads your file in the browser without uploading it. Keep an untouched original.
About Favicon Generator Tool
Our free online favicon generator lets you create favicons from text, letters, emojis, or your own images. Favicons are the small icons that appear in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results, and once a dozen tabs are open they are often the only part of your brand a visitor can see. With this tool, you can design and download six PNG sizes plus an ICO file without any design software.
The generator supports three creation modes: Text/Letter mode for creating favicons from one or two characters with full control over font, color, and styling; Emoji mode for quickly generating favicons from any emoji with adjustable backgrounds and sizing; and Upload mode for creating square favicon files from images the browser can decode. The selected file is never uploaded by this tool; this does not guarantee every other script or request on the page is private.
The tool generates six square PNG sizes: 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256 px. Download individual files, a single-image PNG-based 32 px ICO, and matching HTML link tags. These assets do not cover every platform icon requirement.
Key Features
- Three creation modes: Text/Letter, Emoji, and Upload Image
- Customizable text color, background color, font family, and font weight
- Adjustable border radius from square to circle
- Transparent background support for text and emoji modes
- Popular emoji quick-select grid with 32 commonly used emojis
- Generates six standard favicon sizes: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, 128x128, and 256x256
- Live preview with real-time updates as you adjust settings
- Mock browser tab preview showing how your favicon will appear
- Download individual sizes as PNG files
- Download a favicon.ico container with one generated 32 px PNG; compatibility depends on the client
- Copy HTML link tags to clipboard for easy website integration
- Your image is never uploaded
How to Use the Favicon Generator
- Choose a mode: Select Text/Letter to create a favicon from characters, Emoji to use an emoji, or Upload Image to convert an existing image.
- Customize your design: In Text mode, enter 1-2 characters and adjust font size, colors, border radius, font family, and weight. In Emoji mode, select or type an emoji and configure background and sizing. In Upload mode, select an image file from your device.
- Preview in real time: Watch the live 256x256 preview update instantly as you change settings. Check the browser tab mock-up to see how your favicon will look in a real tab.
- Generate favicons: Click the "Generate Favicons" button to create all six standard sizes from your design.
- Download your favicons: Download individual PNG files for each size, get a favicon.ico file, or copy the HTML link tags for your website's head section.
- Add to your website: Place the downloaded files in your site's root directory and paste the HTML link tags into the head of your HTML document.
Use Cases
- New website launch: Quickly create a professional favicon for a new website or web application without needing a graphic designer.
- Personal branding: Generate a letter-based favicon using your initials for a personal blog, portfolio, or professional website.
- Startup MVPs: Create a temporary but polished favicon during early development stages when a full brand identity is not yet established.
- Side projects and experiments: Add personality to hobby projects, hackathon entries, or experimental sites with custom emoji or text favicons.
- Web development testing: Generate placeholder favicons for development environments, staging servers, or client prototypes.
- Multi-site management: Create distinct favicons for different sites, subdomains, or web applications to help distinguish between multiple open tabs.
- Documentation and tutorials: Generate favicon assets for demo websites, code examples, and educational materials.
- Browser extension development: Create icon assets for browser extensions that need small, recognizable icons at various sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a favicon?
A favicon (short for "favorites icon") is a small icon associated with a website. It appears in browser tabs, bookmark lists, browser history, and search engine results. Favicons help users quickly identify and locate your website among multiple open tabs and bookmarks.
What sizes should I use for my favicon?
This tool provides 16, 32, 48, 64, 128 and 256 px PNG files and a 32 px ICO. Choose sizes required by the target client; Google Search currently recommends square icons larger than 48 px, and inclusion is not guaranteed.
What is the difference between PNG and ICO formats?
PNG is a raster image format; ICO is an icon container. This tool exports six PNG files and embeds the generated 32 px PNG inside one ICO entry. Check target-client requirements; neither format guarantees universal support.
Can I create a transparent favicon?
Yes, in both Text/Letter and Emoji modes you can enable the transparent background option. This creates a favicon with a transparent background, which is useful for favicons that should blend with the browser's tab background color.
How do I add the favicon to my website?
Place the downloaded favicon files in your website's root directory (or a subdirectory of your choice), then add the HTML link tags to the head section of your HTML. You can copy the ready-to-use link tags from this tool. For example: <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
Tips & Best Practices
- Keep it simple: Favicons are displayed at very small sizes. Use bold, simple shapes and high-contrast colors that remain recognizable at 16x16 pixels.
- Use 1-2 characters max: For text-based favicons, one character works best. Two characters can work but may be less legible at small sizes.
- Choose contrasting colors: Make sure your text or emoji stands out clearly against the background. High contrast ensures visibility in browser tabs.
- Test at small sizes: Always check how your favicon looks at 16x16 and 32x32 before finalizing. What looks great at 256x256 may not be readable at smaller sizes.
- Consider dark mode: Many users browse with dark browser themes. A favicon with a transparent background and dark content may become invisible. Consider adding a colored background or using light-colored content.
- Use the border radius: A 20-30% radius softens a square icon while keeping it recognizably square at 16x16. A full circle (100%) suits single letters or emojis.
- Include multiple sizes: Provide assets appropriate for your target clients. This tool generates the six listed PNG sizes and one ICO; Apple touch and web-app manifest icons require separate assets, and comprehensive device coverage is not guaranteed.