Free Online Favicon Generator

Convert any image into standard favicon sizes. Download ICO, PNG and ready-to-paste HTML code for your site.

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What is a favicon and why does it matter?

A favicon is the small icon shown in the browser tab, bookmarks and search results. Despite being just 16x16 or 32x32 pixels in its most basic form, it represents your brand's visual identity and directly helps users recognize your site at a glance.

Sites without a favicon come across as unpolished or unfinished. In an increasingly competitive digital environment, every detail counts — and the favicon is one of the first things a visitor notices, even before reading the page title.

Where does the favicon appear?

Modern browsers display the favicon in multiple contexts: in the active tab and background tabs, in browsing history, in the bookmarks list, in Google search results, in desktop shortcuts, and on mobile home screens. That's why it's essential to have versions in different sizes and formats — like 16x16, 32x32, 192x192 and 512x512 pixels — to ensure sharpness in every context.

What favicon formats exist?

The traditional format is .ico, compatible with every browser. But today the PNG, SVG and WebP formats are also widely used. SVG is especially interesting because it's vector-based — meaning it scales to any size with no quality loss, making it ideal for high-resolution screens.

How does the favicon affect SEO?

While the favicon isn't a direct ranking factor, it influences user behavior metrics. A well-designed icon boosts the click-through rate on search results and improves brand recall, helping visitors come back to the site. Google also shows the favicon in mobile search results, making its presence even more relevant for organic visibility.

How do I create a favicon for free?

Our online favicon generator lets you convert any PNG, JPG, SVG or WebP image into a professional favicon, with no software to install and no technical knowledge required. Just upload the image, choose the size you need, and download the ready-to-use file. Simple, fast and free.

Why use this generator?

All sizes at once
Generates 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 64×64, 96×96, 180×180, 192×192 and 512×512, covering browsers, iOS, Android and PWA.
Multi-size favicon.ico
The .ico with 16, 32 and 48px embedded ensures compatibility with every browser, including old versions.
Ready-made HTML code
Generates the correct <link> tags for each size. Just copy and paste into your HTML's <head>.
Full ZIP package
Download all the PNGs, favicon.ico and site.webmanifest (for PWA) in a single compressed file.

Frequently asked questions

What image size should I use as a base?
We recommend a square image of at least 512×512 pixels. The generator accepts any size, but images smaller than 64×64 may lose quality at the larger sizes.
Why do I need so many sizes?
Each platform uses a different size: 16×16 and 32×32 for browser tabs, 180×180 for the iPhone home screen shortcut, 192×192 and 512×512 for Progressive Web Apps on Android.
What's the difference between .ico and .png?
The .ico is the classic format, compatible with every browser including old versions. The .png is more modern and offers better quality. Best practice is to have both: favicon.ico at the root and the PNGs referenced in your HTML.
Where do I put the files and the HTML code?
Place the files at the root of your site (the same folder as index.html) and paste the <link> tags inside your HTML's <head>. The ZIP package already includes a favicon-code.html file with the ready-made code.
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