Favicon Generator

Generate standard favicon.ico, Apple Touch Icons, and Android-friendly PWA icons online from PNG, JPG, BMP, or GIF. 100% free and runs completely in your browser.

Your images are processed locally and never sent to our server.
Drag & drop image here or click to select
Supported formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, BMP

FAQ

What is a Favicon?

A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a small icon associated with a particular website, typically displayed in the browser address bar, browser tabs, bookmarks, and search engine results.

Is favicon.ico still necessary?

Yes. Although modern browsers support PNG-based icons, legacy browsers and various crawlers (including search engines) still look specifically for /favicon.ico in your root directory. Providing a fallback .ico file prevents unnecessary 404 errors in your server logs.

How do I set up a favicon in WordPress?

In modern WordPress (version 4.3+), you can go to your admin dashboard -> Appearance -> Customize -> Site Identity, and upload a square image under "Site Icon" (at least 512x512px). WordPress handles resizing automatically.

What is the difference between a favicon and a smartphone icon?

A standard favicon is tiny (usually 16x16 or 32x32) and optimized for desktop browser tabs. Smartphone icons (such as Apple Touch Icon or Android PWA icons) are much larger (usually 180x180 or 192x192) to look extremely crisp when pinned to home screens.

What are the recommended favicon sizes?

We recommend including: 16x16 & 32x32 for tab favicons, 180x180 for Apple Touch Icon, and 192x192 & 512x512 for Android/PWA. Our generator packages all these sizes cleanly inside the .ico and individual PNG downloads.

Are my images uploaded to the server?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images never leave your machine, guaranteeing absolute privacy.

About Favicon Generator

This utility is a high-performance, developer-focused favicon maker. It builds standard multi-resolution ICO containers alongside PWA-ready PNG images instantly, allowing you to package perfect web assets in seconds.