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Favicon Generator — Free Online

A browser tab icon looks tiny, but a complete favicon setup needs several files. Design one bold 512px master and download every common size in one tidy ZIP.

No sign-up Files never uploaded Unlimited use Free forever

Drop your logo or square image

A simple bold mark stays readable at 16×16

100% private — processed on your device

512×512 master preview

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Check 16px carefully — tiny details disappear in real browser tabs.

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Add an image first to enable generation.

How to use the Favicon Generator

  1. 1

    Start with a logo or letter

    Upload a simple logo, or type one character/initials. The 16px preview tells you immediately if it is recognizable.

  2. 2

    Shape it for small screens

    Choose a rounded, square or circular icon, background colour and padding. Avoid thin lines and long words.

  3. 3

    Download & add the HTML

    Put the ZIP files in your website's public/root folder and paste the supplied link tags inside your page head.

Why use Tools Stars for this?

  • Multi-resolution favicon.ico containing 16–256px icons
  • 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 180, 192 and 512px PNG files
  • Apple touch icon and Android/PWA web manifest included
  • Ready-to-paste HTML snippet in the ZIP and on screen
  • Live 48px, 32px and 16px recognizability previews

Frequently asked questions

Where do I put favicon.ico?

Place favicon.ico and the PNG/manifest files in your website's public/root directory so they are available at /favicon.ico, /favicon-32x32.png and so on. Then add the supplied HTML inside the <head> of your pages or global layout.

Why does my detailed logo look muddy at 16px?

A 16×16 icon has only 256 pixels. Use the simplest symbol or first letter, increase padding slightly, and choose strong contrast. Many brands use a simplified favicon different from their full logo.

I replaced the favicon but the old one still shows. Why?

Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, open the favicon URL directly, or temporarily add a version such as /favicon.ico?v=2 to force a fresh download.

Do I need every file in the package?

A single favicon.ico works for basic tabs, but PNG sizes look sharper on modern devices, Apple uses its touch icon for home-screen bookmarks, and Android/PWA installs use the manifest icons. The full package covers all of them.

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