Favicon Generator

Client-Side New

Create favicons for your website from text (letters, emoji) or uploaded images. Generate all standard sizes (16x16 to 512x512) with customizable background color, text color, and border radius. Download individual sizes or get the manifest.json and HTML link tags ready to paste into your project.

Text (1-2 characters)

Font Family

Background Color

Text Color

Font Size: 70%

Border Radius: 20%(0% = square, 50% = circle)

About Favicon Generator

Text mode — Create favicons from letters, emoji, or symbols with custom colors and fonts
Upload mode — Convert any image (PNG, JPG, SVG) into properly sized favicons
All standard sizes — 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 180x180 (Apple), 192x192 and 512x512 (PWA)
All processing happens locally in your browser

How to Use

1

Choose Input Type

Select text mode to create a favicon from letters or emoji, or upload mode to use an existing image.
2

Customize Appearance

In text mode, adjust background color, text color, font, and border radius. Preview updates in real time.
3

Download and Integrate

Download individual sizes or copy the manifest.json and HTML link tags to add to your project.

Examples by Niche

Personal Blog

Letter "J" on a blue background (#3B82F6) with white text and rounded corners

SaaS Product

Rocket emoji on dark background (#1E293B) for a startup favicon

Portfolio

Upload your logo and generate all required sizes for browser tabs and PWA

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are generated?

Standard favicon sizes: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 180x180 (Apple touch icon), 192x192, and 512x512 (PWA).

Can I use emoji as a favicon?

Yes, enter any emoji or 1-2 characters in the text input. The tool renders it on a customizable background using the Canvas API.

What is the manifest.json snippet for?

The manifest.json snippet is needed for Progressive Web Apps (PWA). It tells browsers which icon sizes are available for the home screen.

What size should a favicon be for best browser compatibility?

Modern browsers prefer a 32x32 pixel favicon in ICO or PNG format. However, for high-DPI displays and mobile bookmarks, you should also provide 180x180 (Apple Touch) and 192x192 (Android) variants. This tool generates the standard sizes needed for cross-browser support.

What is a favicon?

A small icon (16x16 to 32x32 pixels) displayed in browser tabs and bookmarks.

What favicon formats are supported?

ICO, PNG, and SVG. ICO is traditional. PNG works in modern browsers. SVG is newest.

What size should a favicon be?

32x32 pixels minimum. Multiple sizes (16, 32, 48, 64) for different display contexts.

How to add a favicon to HTML?

Use <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="favicon.png"> in the head section.

Do I need a favicon?

Yes, favicons improve brand recognition and make your site look professional in tabs.

How to make a favicon from an image?

Upload your image to a favicon generator, select the crop area, and download the icon.

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