Favicon Generator

Create a favicon.ico from an image, text, or emoji.

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PNG, JPG, SVG, WebP supported

ZIP file includes:

  • favicon.ico — multi-size ICO (16, 32, 48px)
  • favicon-16x16.png
  • favicon-32x32.png
  • favicon-48x48.png
  • README.txt — usage instructions
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Free Favicon Generator - From an Image, Text, or Emoji

A favicon generator converts a logo, icon, letter, or emoji into a favicon.ico file - the small icon that appears in the browser tab next to your website title. It also appears in bookmarks, browser history, search results, and on mobile home screens when users save your site as a shortcut.

This free favicon generator gives you three ways to create one: upload an existing PNG, JPG, SVG, or WebP image; type text or initials and style them with a Google Font; or pick an emoji and drop it onto a colored or gradient background. Every method outputs the same multi-size ICO file, and everything is processed directly in your browser — your images, text, and choices are never uploaded to a server.

Three Ways to Create Your Favicon

  • 1. Image to Favicon

    Upload a PNG, JPG, SVG, or WebP logo and this tool automatically crops, centers, and scales it into a clean favicon.ico. Best for existing brand logos or app icons.

  • 2. Text to Favicon

    Type up to 4 characters and choose from 30 Google Fonts, font size, text color, and a solid or gradient background. Great for turning a brand initial or short wordmark into a favicon in seconds.

  • 3. Emoji to Favicon

    Pick any emoji from the built-in picker, set a solid, gradient, or transparent background, and adjust the size. A fast, fun way to get a distinctive favicon without any design skills.

Both the Text and Emoji tabs also include a corner radius slider, so you can shape your favicon anywhere from a sharp square to a perfectly rounded circle.

What is Included in the Download?

  • favicon.ico

    A single ICO file containing all three sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48) embedded inside. This is the standard format supported by all browsers, operating systems, and devices.

  • favicon-16x16.png

    A 16x16 PNG favicon used in browser tabs on most desktop browsers. Also used in browser history and reading lists.

  • favicon-32x32.png

    A 32x32 PNG favicon used in Windows taskbar shortcuts, browser address bars, and high-DPI browser tabs.

  • favicon-48x48.png

    A 48x48 PNG favicon used for Windows desktop shortcuts and high-resolution displays. Also useful for PWA icons.

How to Create a Favicon

  • Step 1: Choose a tab - Image, Text, or Emoji - depending on how you want to build your favicon.
  • Step 2: Upload your logo, type your text and pick a font, or select an emoji from the picker. Adjust colors, size, and corner radius to match your style.
  • Step 3: Watch the live preview update instantly, including how it will look in a real browser tab.
  • Step 4: Click Download favicon.zip to get the favicon.ico file plus individual PNGs at every size.
  • Step 5: Place favicon.ico in your website's root folder and add the provided HTML code to your page's head section.

How to Add a Favicon to Your Website

After downloading, add the following code inside the <head> section of your HTML:

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" sizes="any">
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon-32x32.png" type="image/png">

Place the favicon.ico and PNG files in the root directory of your website (same level as your index.html file). This works the same way whether your favicon was built from an image, text, or emoji.

Favicon Size Guide

  • 16×16 px

    The standard browser tab size. This is the most commonly displayed favicon size across all desktop browsers.

  • 32×32 px

    Used in Windows taskbar shortcuts, high-DPI browser tabs, and browser address bars on some browsers.

  • 48×48 px

    Used for Windows desktop shortcuts and high-resolution displays. Recommended for PWA (Progressive Web App) icons.

  • Multi-size ICO

    A single ICO file can embed all sizes. The browser automatically picks the most appropriate size for each use case.

Tips for the Best Favicon

  • Use a simple, recognizable design that is clear even at 16x16 pixels
  • For image favicons, start with a square image of at least 512x512 pixels for best quality
  • For text favicons, stick to 1–2 characters — a single bold initial reads better than a full word at this size
  • For emoji favicons, pick emojis with strong silhouettes and contrasting colors so they stay recognizable when tiny
  • Use a transparent background (PNG or SVG) or a solid/gradient fill for a clean look in browser tabs
  • Avoid thin lines or small text that will be unreadable at small sizes
  • Bold, simple shapes, letters, and emojis work best as favicons
  • Test your favicon across different browsers and operating systems
  • After uploading to your website, clear your browser cache to see the updated favicon

Frequently Asked Questions

A favicon is the small icon that appears in the browser tab next to your website's title. It also appears in bookmarks, browser history, search results, and on mobile home screens when a user saves your website as a shortcut.

You can generate a favicon from an uploaded image (PNG, JPG, SVG, or WebP), from typed text or initials with a custom font and color, or from any emoji with a solid, gradient, or transparent background. Switch between the three using the tabs at the top of the tool.

Yes. Open the "Text to Favicon" tab, type up to 4 characters (favicons are tiny, so short text stays legible), then choose a Google Font, font size, text color, and background color or gradient. The live preview updates instantly as you adjust each setting.

The Text to Favicon tab includes a curated list of 30 popular Google Fonts covering sans-serif, serif, display, and handwriting styles — including Roboto, Poppins, Montserrat, Playfair Display, Bebas Neue, and Pacifico — so your favicon can match your brand's typography.

Yes. Open the "Emoji to Favicon" tab and click the emoji field to open a picker with hundreds of emojis organized by category, or paste your own. Choose a solid color, gradient, or transparent background, and adjust the emoji size before downloading.

Yes. Both the Text to Favicon and Emoji to Favicon tabs include a corner radius slider that goes from a sharp square to a perfect circle, so you can match rounded app-icon styles or keep hard corners.

You can upload PNG, JPG, JPEG, SVG, and WebP images. For best results, use a square image with a transparent background in PNG or SVG format.

Every method — image, text, or emoji — produces the same ZIP: a favicon.ico file containing 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48 sizes embedded in one file, plus individual PNG files at each size for modern browsers.

No. Every favicon — whether built from an image, text, or emoji — is generated entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Nothing is ever uploaded to a server, keeping your files and designs completely private.

Place the favicon.ico file in the root folder of your website and add this to your HTML head: <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" sizes="any">. You can also link the PNG files for better browser support.

Modern browsers support SVG favicons, but for maximum compatibility across all browsers and operating systems, an ICO file is still the recommended format. This tool converts your image, text, or emoji into a universally compatible ICO file.