100% In-Browser · Multi-size .ICO Encoder · Apple Touch 180px · Web ManifestCategory: Design & Assets

Free Favicon Generator & ICO Exporter (Apple Touch & PWA Manifest)

An all-in-one in-browser favicon suite that converts logos, images, or emojis into the complete modern favicon specification. Automatically encodes a true multi-resolution binary favicon.ico (16x16, 32x32, 48x48) alongside retina PNGs, 180x180 Apple Touch Icons, and site.webmanifest with pre-written HTML tags.

Quick Tutorial

How to use Favicon Generator

1Step 1

Upload Image or Pick an Emoji

Upload a square PNG/SVG logo or pick a modern emoji and customize the background shape and color.

2Step 2

Preview Across Real Devices

Inspect your icon inside real-time simulated browser tabs, Google SERP cards, and iOS home screens.

3Step 3

Download Production ZIP & Copy HTML

Download the complete ZIP package and paste the generated <link rel="icon"> tags into your website's <head>.

Technical Reference

Technical specifications & standards

Verified standards, supported properties, and industry specifications implemented in this utility.

Asset Name	Resolution	Format	Target Device & Browser Use Case
favicon.ico	16x16, 32x32, 48x48 px	Multi-res ICO	Legacy desktop browsers, bookmarks, default browser tabs
favicon-16x16.png	16 x 16 px	PNG-32	Modern desktop browser tabs and Google Search mobile SERP snippets
favicon-32x32.png	32 x 32 px	PNG-32	Retina display browser tabs and Windows taskbar pins
apple-touch-icon.png	180 x 180 px	PNG-32	iOS Safari Home Screen bookmarks and iPadOS shortcuts
android-chrome-192.png	192 x 192 px	PNG-32	Android Chrome Add to Home Screen and PWA launcher
android-chrome-512.png	512 x 512 px	PNG-32	PWA splash startup screen and Android app drawer icon
site.webmanifest	Metadata JSON	JSON	PWA configuration defining icon paths, app name, and theme_color

In-Depth Documentation

Architecture & best practices

Why Multi-Resolution ICO Files Are Still Mandatory

Although modern browsers support <link rel="icon" type="image/png">, legacy desktop browsers, enterprise intranet portals, and bookmark handlers continue to request /favicon.ico at root level by default. A properly formed ICO container embedding 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48 bitmaps prevents 404 server errors and blurry scaling artifacts.

Optimizing Favicons for Google Search Mobile Results

Google Search displays website favicons beside domain URLs in mobile and desktop SERPs. According to Google Search Central guidelines, search crawlers look for favicons that are visual representations of the brand mark, centered with clean contrast, and sized to multiples of 48px square (e.g., 48x48, 96x96, 144x144, 192x192).

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about formats, browser compatibility, and usage.

Why do I need a multi-resolution favicon.ico if modern browsers support SVG?▼

Favicon.ico is the universal fallback requested automatically by browsers when no HTML icon tag is parsed or when adding desktop shortcut bookmarks. Providing a bundled 16/32/48px ICO ensures crisp display in all legacy and enterprise environments.

What size does Google Search use for website favicons?▼

Google Search guidelines recommend providing a favicon that is a multiple of 48px square (e.g. 48x48, 96x96, 144x144, or 192x192). Our package generates both standard 48px ICO layers and 192px webmanifest icons.

How do I install the downloaded favicon package on my website?▼

Extract the ZIP package into your website's public/ root directory and copy the pre-formatted HTML <link> tags provided by our tool into your document <head> or layout.tsx file.

Are uploaded images sent to any server for conversion?▼

No. All image resizing, canvas rendering, binary ICO encoding, and ZIP compression occur 100% inside your local browser using JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas APIs.