Favicon Generator

Generate favicon.ico and all required sizes from any image

A Favicon Generator converts square logos into standardized favicon sizes for browser tabs, iOS Apple Touch, and Android.

How to use Favicon Generator

  1. Select Logo. Upload your square logo image.
  2. Download Pack. Generate and download standard size variations.

Features

  • Original vs. Compressed Preview: Side-by-side comparison panels to check visual quality.
  • Aspect Ratio Lockers: Retain dimensions scales automatically when adjusting widths.
  • Vector Exports: Download vector SVG outputs for icons or barcode/QR tags.

Why use this tool

  • Standardized Size Bundles: Generates 16x16, 32x32, 180x180, and 512x512 sizes.
  • Browser Compatibility: Exports favicon.ico files.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a favicon.ico from an image or logo?

Upload a square PNG or JPG of your logo and the tool generates favicon.ico and the PNG sizes for you. Download each file and place them in your website root. The image is processed in your browser, so it is not uploaded.

What favicon sizes do I need?

This tool creates favicon.ico (32 by 32 pixels), 16 by 16 and 32 by 32 PNGs for browser tabs, a 180 by 180 Apple touch icon for iOS, and 192 by 192 and 512 by 512 Android icons. That covers the common requirements for most websites.

What is the best image to use for a favicon?

Use a simple, high-contrast, square image of at least 512 by 512 pixels. The tool scales your image to each square size, so a non-square logo will be stretched. Crop it to a square first, and avoid fine text, which becomes unreadable at 16 pixels.

How do I add the favicon to my website?

Upload the files to your site root, then add link tags in the head of your HTML, such as a link with rel icon pointing to /favicon.ico, and a link with rel apple-touch-icon pointing to the 180 pixel PNG. Browsers cache favicons, so a hard refresh may be needed to see changes.

Why is my favicon not showing up?

Browsers cache favicons aggressively, so clear the cache or open the site in a private window. Also check the file path, that the file is actually served, and that your link tag is in the head. Search engines can take days or weeks to refresh their own icon.

Is favicon.ico or a PNG better?

Modern browsers work well with PNG icons, but favicon.ico remains the traditional fallback that many tools and older browsers request automatically at the site root. Providing both, along with an Apple touch icon, is the safest approach and is what this tool outputs.

Is my data shared when using the Favicon Generator?

No. Toolskyt operates under a zero-server policy. All calculations, data formatting, and file exports are executed locally on your machine.

Do I need to sign up or pay to use the Favicon Generator?

No, this tool is 100% free. There are no limits, sign-ups, subscriptions, or hidden charges required.

How do I reduce image sizes without losing transparency?

Export your image as WebP or PNG format. Standard JPEG format does not support transparent layers and will convert transparency to white.

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