Favicon Generator
Create favicons from any image. Get all the sizes you need for browsers, tabs, and home screens.
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Free Favicon Generator
A favicon is the small icon displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and address bars next to your website's name. SmarterSources' favicon generator creates all the sizes you need from a single source image — completely free, with no uploads to any server. Your image is processed entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API.
How It Works
Drop or select any image (PNG, JPG, SVG, or WebP) and the tool instantly generates favicons in 8 standard sizes: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, 128x128, 180x180, 192x192, and 512x512. You can download individual PNG files for each size or a single ICO file that bundles the three most common sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48) into one file.
What Sizes Do I Need?
Most websites need at least three favicon sizes: 16x16 for browser tabs, 32x32 for retina displays, and 180x180 for Apple Touch Icons (used when saving to an iPhone or iPad home screen). For comprehensive coverage including Android devices, also include 192x192 and 512x512 PNG files. The ICO file format bundles multiple sizes into a single file and is the traditional standard supported by all browsers.
Tips for Best Results
Use a square image as your source for best results. Simple, bold designs with high contrast work best at tiny favicon sizes. Avoid fine text or intricate details that become unreadable when scaled down to 16x16 pixels. SVG and PNG sources with transparency are ideal if you want a transparent favicon background.
Privacy Guarantee
SmarterSources processes your image entirely within your browser. No files are uploaded to any server. Your images never leave your device, making this the most private favicon generator available online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What image format should I use as the source?
Any common image format works — PNG, JPG, SVG, or WebP. For best results, use a square image at least 512x512 pixels. PNG or SVG with a transparent background is ideal if you want the favicon to blend seamlessly with browser UI elements.
What is an ICO file and do I still need one?
An ICO file is the traditional favicon format that bundles multiple icon sizes into a single file. While modern browsers support PNG favicons, an ICO file at /favicon.ico provides the broadest compatibility, especially with older browsers and some web crawlers. We recommend including both an ICO file and PNG favicons.
What is an Apple Touch Icon?
An Apple Touch Icon is a 180x180 PNG image that iOS devices use when a user adds your website to their home screen. Without one, iOS will use a screenshot of your page instead. Adding an apple-touch-icon link tag ensures your site has a clean, branded icon on iPhones and iPads.
Do I need all 8 sizes?
Not necessarily. For basic favicon support, a 32x32 PNG and an ICO file covering 16x16 and 32x32 are sufficient. However, for complete cross-platform coverage including Apple devices, Android home screens, and high-DPI displays, including all sizes ensures your site looks sharp everywhere.
Why does my favicon look blurry?
Favicons are very small (16x16 or 32x32 pixels), so intricate details and fine text can appear blurry. For best results, use a simplified version of your logo — bold shapes and high contrast colors work best. Start with a high-resolution source image (at least 512x512) so the downscaling algorithm has more data to work with.
Is this tool really free?
Yes, 100% free with no limits, no watermarks, and no sign-up required. Since all processing happens in your browser, there are no server costs associated with generating your favicons. Use the generated files for personal or commercial projects without any restrictions.