Online Favicon Generator - Convert Logos to Favicons

Upload your image to create a free favicon package compatible with all browsers, devices, and platforms.

Free Favicon Converter Tool

Drop logo here
or click to browse PNG or JPG files

How to Install Your Favicon

First, download the favicon package using the button above. Then, upload the following files to the root of your website:

  • android-chrome-192x192.png
  • android-chrome-512x512.png
  • apple-touch-icon.png
  • favicon-16x16.png
  • favicon-32x32.png
  • favicon.ico
  • site.webmanifest

Next, add these tags to the <head> section of your HTML: 

<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.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">

About the Online Favicon Generator

Every modern website needs a crisp, multi–resolution favicon—those tiny icons you see in browser tabs, bookmarks, mobile home-screen shortcuts, and even Windows desktop tiles. Our free online favicon generator turns any logo or image into a complete favicon package in seconds. Upload a PNG, JPG, or BMP file, and we’ll deliver a ready-to-use ZIP containing an .ico file, high-resolution PNGs, and an auto-generated manifest.json for progressive-web-app support. No design software, command-line tools, or installer scripts required.

How It Works — Three Simple Steps

  1. Select your file
    Drop a PNG, JPG, or BMP anywhere on the page or use the browse button. We recommend at least 512 x 512 px for best down-scaling.
  2. Tweak the settings (optional)
    Change the background color, set a theme color for pinned Safari tabs, and rename the output package to match your brand.
  3. Preview & download
    Instantly see how your favicon will look at 16 x 16, 32 x 32, and 180 x 180 pixels. Click “Download” to grab a ZIP with everything you need, including copy-paste HTML snippets for quick integration.

Pro Tip – Start with a Square Image

Browsers crop non-square images to make them fit a square canvas, which can leave your logo off-center or introduce unwanted whitespace. For pixel-perfect results, upload a 1:1 image. If your logo isn’t square, use our Image Resizer Tool to crop and center it before generating the favicon. You’ll see an exact preview in the right-hand panel, so you can adjust or retry until it looks perfect at micro-sizes.

Why Use .ICO Instead of PNG?

Although modern browsers accept PNG favicons, the .ico container remains the gold standard because it can bundle multiple resolutions into a single file (e.g. 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 64×64). This ensures optimal clarity on high-DPI screens, old laptop monitors, and Windows desktop shortcuts alike. Our generator produces a properly formatted favicon.ico alongside standalone PNGs for devices, Web App Manifest icons, and apple-touch-icon.png for iOS home screens.

What Types of Images Work Best?

Favicon real estate is tiny, so simplicity wins:

  • Single-letter monograms — great for personal blogs and portfolios.
  • Flat logos without fine gradients or shadows.
  • High-contrast symbols (check marks, camera icons, shopping carts, etc.).
  • Minimal color palettes (2 or 3 colors max) to preserve clarity.

Intricate illustrations tend to blur when scaled down to 16 x 16 px—consider simplifying or using initials.

Best Practices for Favicon Design

Keep it lightweight. Your combined favicon assets should be under 100 KB to avoid blocking the browser’s critical rendering path.

Use transparency wisely. PNG layers with alpha look great on dark-mode tabs and pinned Chrome shortcuts.

Update your HTML head. After downloading the ZIP, copy the suggested <link rel="icon"> and <link rel="apple-touch-icon"> tags into your website’s <head> section. Most CMS platforms let you paste them in a custom “header” field or theme settings panel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the generator support animated favicons?

Not yet—animated favicons require GIF or APNG files and have spotty cross-browser support. We focus on universal compatibility.

Is there a size limit for uploads?

Files up to 5 MB are accepted. Larger files only slow down processing; try resizing before upload for a smoother experience.

Can I regenerate my favicon later?

Absolutely. Save the original design file, make changes, and run it through the generator again—each package is created on-the-fly with fresh cache-busting filenames.

Ready to give your site a professional finishing touch? Upload your logo above and download the perfect favicon package in less than a minute. Your brand deserves to stand out on every tab.