Getting Started with Favicon Generator

Create your first favicon in under 2 minutes with this quick guide.

Step 1: Prepare Your Image

Start with a square logo or image that represents your brand. Ideal formats are PNG, JPG, SVG, or WebP. For best results:

Use a square image (1:1 aspect ratio)
Minimum size: 512x512 pixels recommended
Simple designs work best at small sizes
High contrast ensures visibility

Step 2: Upload to the Generator

Visit our Favicon Generator and either:

Drag and drop your image into the upload zone
Click the upload zone to browse and select a file

Your image is processed entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to our servers.

Step 3: Customize Options

Adjust the following settings to match your design:

Corner Radius: Choose from square, rounded, or circular
Fit Mode: Cover (fills the icon) or Contain (shows full image with padding)
Background: Set a color or use transparency
PWA Maskable: Add safe zone padding for Android Adaptive Icons

Step 4: Preview in Browser

Check the live browser preview to see how your favicon will appear in actual browser tabs. Make adjustments until you're satisfied with the result.

Step 5: Download Your Favicons

Click "Download All (ZIP)" to get a complete package containing:

favicon.ico (16x16, 32x32, 48x48)
favicon-32x32.png
apple-touch-icon.png (180x180)
android-chrome-192x192.png
android-chrome-512x512.png
site.webmanifest (configuration file)

Step 6: Install on Your Website

Extract the ZIP file and upload all files to your website's root directory. Then add this code to your HTML <head> section:

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" sizes="48x48">
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon-32x32.png" type="image/png" sizes="32x32">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">
<link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest">

Step 7: Test Your Favicon

After uploading:

Clear your browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R)
Load your website in a new tab
Check the browser tab for your new favicon
Test on mobile by adding to home screen

✓ Pro Tip:

Favicons are heavily cached by browsers. If you don't see your new favicon immediately, try opening your site in an incognito/private window first.

Common Issues & Solutions

Favicon looks blurry: Use a simpler design with fewer details. Small icons can't display intricate graphics clearly.

Background shows on dark mode: Enable the "Transparent" background option when generating your favicons.

Favicon doesn't appear: Ensure files are in the root directory and the HTML links are in the <head> section, not the <body>.

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