Free Favicon Generator
Create all modern favicon sizes + classic favicon.ico from one image. Fast, private, and optimized for 2026 websites.
Create all modern favicon sizes + classic favicon.ico from one image. Fast, private, and optimized for 2026 websites.
✅ Generates: 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 96×96, 180×180, 192×192, 512×512 + classic favicon.ico
Everything stays in your browser — no uploads, no tracking.
When we resize your image to create different favicon sizes, the browser uses the Canvas API. Two important settings control the quality of that resize:
imageSmoothingEnabled = true → Turns on anti-aliasing so edges look smooth instead of pixelated.imageSmoothingQuality = "high" → Tells the browser to use the highest quality resampling algorithm available.Without smoothing, small favicons (especially 16×16 and 32×32) can look jagged or blurry. With high-quality smoothing, the browser does a much better job of preserving details and sharpness when shrinking your logo.
Pro tip: Always start with a high-resolution square image (at least 512×512). Good source material + high-quality smoothing = crisp favicons at every size.
The .ico format was created by Microsoft in the 1990s for Windows icons. Unlike a normal PNG, a single .ico file can contain multiple resolutions inside it (for example 16×16 and 32×32).
Browsers and operating systems can then automatically pick the best size from the file. This is why classic favicon.ico files are still widely used today — especially for older browsers and as a reliable fallback.
Modern best practice (2026):
favicon.ico (16×16 + 32×32)<link> tags we generate so every device gets the optimal iconHow to create and implement high-quality favicons for better branding, user experience, and SEO performance
favicon.ico for compatibility with older browsers, and individual PNG files (180×180, 192×192, 512×512) for Apple devices, Android, and high-DPI screens. /favicon.ico. Modern browsers perform better when you explicitly declare sizes using <link rel="icon"> and <link rel="apple-touch-icon">. Different devices and contexts use different sizes. Browser tabs use 16×16 or 32×32, iPhones use 180×180, Android home screens prefer 192×192, and some places request 512×512. Providing multiple sizes ensures your icon always looks sharp.
Yes — mainly as a reliable fallback. Many older browsers and some tools still look for /favicon.ico by default. Having both the classic .ico and modern PNGs is the safest approach.
Strongly recommended. Our tool automatically center-crops non-square images, but starting with a perfectly square logo (ideally 512×512 or larger) gives the cleanest results.
When shrinking a large image down to 16×16 pixels, the browser has to discard a lot of detail. High-quality smoothing uses better algorithms to keep edges clean and reduce blur or jaggedness.
Yes, modern browsers support SVG favicons, but support is not yet universal. The PNG + ICO combination we generate remains the most compatible solution in 2026.