The Favicon Generator

  • The icing on the cake for your new website
  • Create in a few clicks or upload your own image
  • Fits all popular browsers and devices
Create a favicon

Your options for creating your own favicon

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Favicon Editor
Design your favicon from scratch using the visual editor and virtual brush. You can choose between different tools and colors, while the practical preview feature allows you to preview your masterpiece while you work on it.A separate graphics program is not needed. Since you create your favicon online, you can carry out all the design steps in one place.

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Letter Generator
Another way to create a favicon is by using our letter generator and your initials. Select up to two letters, and then design the background and adjust the font and colors. It's that easy.Let's say your name is George Smith and you want your favicon to contain your initials, you only need tp select the letters "G" and "S" in the letter generator, and then follow through with the next steps.

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Image Upload
What if you already have an amazing company logo and want to create a favicon with it in order to be recognized online?No problem! Using the Favicon Generator you can upload your company logo easily. Use the Image Upload feature and then fine-tune it as you see fit using the Favicon Editor.
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The Favicon Generator

Everything you want to know about favicons:

For all websites, blogs, and online stores
Favicons are loved by webmasters everywhere and are a worthwhile addition to any web project. From small blogs — Blogger, Tumblr, or the WordPress content management system — to online stores and large company websites, they demand the attention of visitors and create value in brand recognition.If you already have a corporate or company logo, this can easily be uploaded and integrated into the design of the favicon. Plus, you can create a logo according to your individual style guidelines. You can also use a favicon to ensure clean source code, as browsers automatically search for the file "favicon.ico" and receive a 404 error message if they cannot find it.
Suitable for all browsers and devices
Your favicon will be displayed correctly in all browsers, and on the desktops and home screens for all devices — from PCs, to tablets and smartphones. Files and formats created by the Favicon Generator are compatible with and support the individual specifications of all browsers including Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, and Safari.The browsers above will display your favicon in two important places: within bookmarks and in the open tabs. Your favicon will also appear as an app icon if your website has been pinned to a smartphone home screen.
Standard image formats
You can upload both .png and .jpg files in the Favicon Generator. After you've created your favicon, you will receive a downloadable .zip file which contains a number of common formats suited to a wide range of applications.The Favicon Generator also provides files in different sizes completely free. With our online favicon generator, you can create the appropriate icon online and use it any way you want. This ensures that your icons look the same on every platform and that your website is immediately recognizable — no matter what device your customers or readers use.
Different file formats and sizes

Your favicon comes as .png file as well as "favicon.ico" file in the following sizes:

  • 16x16 pixels
  • 32x32 pixels
  • 96x96 pixels
  • 256x256 pixels
And you'll also get the appropriate app icons for Android, iOS, and Windows in numerous other formats. The choice is yours to decide how you want to use the generated files, and in what format.