Free Online Tool
Favicon Generator for Any Website
Instantly turn your logo into a complete favicon package:
ICO, multi-size PNGs,
and site.webmanifest–all browser-ready.
- No watermarks
- ZIP download
- Brand colors
Preview: favicon in browser tab
Generate Your Favicon Package
Used in your manifest file.
Background for transparent areas.
Browser UI theme color.
How to Install Your Favicon
Follow these simple steps to activate your new favicon on any website.
- Download the ZIP you generated above.
- Extract and upload these files to your site’s
/(root) folder:android-chrome-192x192.pngandroid-chrome-512x512.pngandroid-chrome-512x512-maskable.png(for modern maskable PWAs)apple-touch-icon.pngfavicon-16x16.pngfavicon-32x32.pngfavicon-96x96.pngfavicon.icofavicon.svg(scalable SVG favicon)mstile-150x150.pngsite.webmanifestmanifest.webmanifestbrowserconfig.xml
- Insert the following into your HTML’s
<head>(adjust colors to match your brand):
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" sizes="48x48"> <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/favicon.svg"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="96x96" href="/favicon-96x96.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png"> <link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest"> <meta name="theme-color" content="#ffffff"> <meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#ffffff"> <meta name="msapplication-config" content="/browserconfig.xml">
About the Free Favicon Generator
Snipinsta’s Favicon Generator instantly converts your logo or image into a complete favicon package for all browsers and devices. No graphic skills or coding required–just upload, customize, and download.
- Auto-Resize to all required favicon sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 180x180, 192x192, 512x512, and more).
- Multi-Platform Support: Your icons will work on Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, iOS, Android, and Windows.
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One-Click ZIP Download containing all favicon PNGs,
favicon.ico,apple-touch-icon,site.webmanifest, and sample HTML. - Custom Brand Colors: Set background and theme colors for browser UI and manifest.
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Easy HTML Embed: Copy-paste the provided
<link>tags for instant integration. - Private & Free Forever: No account, no watermark, no ads. Files are processed securely and never stored.
Who Should Use This Favicon Generator?
- Web Developers – Save time creating cross-platform icons for clients and projects.
- Designers – Instantly prepare favicon assets for brand guidelines.
- Site Owners & Bloggers – Make your website stand out in browser tabs and bookmarks.
- E-commerce & SaaS – Maintain brand consistency and a professional look across all platforms.
Pro Tip: For best results, upload a square PNG (preferably 512×512
pixels, transparent background).
Favicon Sizes & Usage
| File | Size | Typical Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
favicon-16x16.png |
16×16 | Classic browser tab icon | Smallest PNG; still used by many UIs |
favicon-32x32.png |
32×32 | High‑DPI tabs and shortcuts | Modern default for desktop tabs |
favicon-96x96.png |
96×96 | Desktop high-DPI icon | Used by some desktop environments |
apple-touch-icon.png |
180×180 | iOS home‑screen icon | Rounded corners applied by iOS |
android-chrome-192x192.png |
192×192 | Android & PWA | Used by Chrome on Android |
android-chrome-512x512.png |
512×512 | Android & PWA splash | Required by many PWA installers |
favicon.ico |
Multi‑size | Legacy/compat fallback | Contains 16×16, 32×32, 48×48 sizes |
favicon.svg |
Scalable | Modern browsers | Vector format for crisp scaling |
Best Practices
- Start from a square 512×512 PNG with transparent background when possible.
- Keep the artwork simple and centered; avoid thin details at small sizes.
- Use brand‑consistent background and theme colors in the manifest.
- Include both
.pngand.icofor broad compatibility. - Serve icons from the site root and add the
<link>tags shown above.
Browser support: The generated package works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and mobile browsers. PWAs use
site.webmanifest for install prompts and splash screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
A favicon is a small icon displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results.
It helps with brand recognition, trust, and gives your website a polished,
professional look.
You can upload PNG, JPG, or SVG files. The tool will generate all required favicon
sizes automatically, including .ico and .png versions for various platforms.
Once generated, download the ZIP package and extract it. Paste the provided HTML
snippet into your website's
<head> section and upload the icons
to your root folder or asset path.
Yes! The generated icons are compatible with all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox,
Safari, Edge) and devices including desktops, iPhones, iPads, and Android phones.
Snipinsta automatically creates all standard favicon sizes and formats. If you need
further customization, consider resizing your image using our Image Resizer before upload.