Favicon Generator — Create Favicon from Image Free Online
Generate a Favicon From Any Image — Free, All Sizes
A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and app icons. Our free favicon generator takes any image — your logo, illustration, or any square graphic — and produces ICO and PNG favicon files at all the sizes your website needs: 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 64×64, 128×128, and 192×192. Everything runs in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Why Your Website Needs a Proper Favicon
Browser tabs: Favicons help users identify your tab when they have many open. A missing favicon shows as a generic grey icon. Bookmarks: Bookmarked sites show the favicon next to the title. A good favicon makes your site recognizable. Mobile home screen: When users add your site to their phone's home screen, the favicon becomes the app icon. Google search results: Google shows favicons next to search results on mobile — a clear, recognizable icon reinforces your brand.
Tips for a Good Favicon
Favicons are tiny — the 16×16 version is just 16 pixels wide. Simple, bold shapes work best. A full wordmark becomes unreadable at 16px — use just the first letter or a simplified symbol. Design or choose an image that reads clearly as a small, square icon.
Private and Free
Favicon generation runs locally in your browser. Your logo and images are never uploaded. No account required, no watermarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file format should a favicon be?
Modern websites should include at least a 32×32 PNG favicon and an ICO file for legacy browser support. The ICO format can contain multiple sizes (16, 32, 48px) in a single file. ImageXpo generates both.
How do I add the favicon to my website?
Place the favicon.ico file in your site's root directory. Add this to your HTML <head>: <link rel='icon' href='/favicon.ico' type='image/x-icon'>. For modern browsers, also add a PNG: <link rel='icon' type='image/png' sizes='32x32' href='/favicon-32x32.png'>.
What image should I use as the source?
Use a square image with a simple, bold design — your logo mark, initials, or a distinctive symbol. Avoid detailed images or full wordmarks, as they become unreadable at 16–32px.