Question 1

Which favicon sizes do I actually need?

Accepted Answer

Minimum: 32×32 (browser tabs) and 180×180 (Apple touch icon for iOS home screen). Recommended: 16×16, 32×32 (tab), 48×48 (Windows), 180×180 (iOS), 192×192 (Android), 512×512 (PWA/Android splash). The tool generates all of these in one click. You can skip the older 16×16 only if you don't care about Internet Explorer-era browsers.

Question 2

Is .ico still needed or can I use only PNG?

Accepted Answer

PNG works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) and is preferred. .ico (ICO format) is a legacy container for older IE. As of 2026, you can ship PNG-only and miss nothing important. If you want maximum compatibility with old browsers and bookmarks, also generate a 32×32 .ico, most generators do this automatically.

Question 3

What's the difference between favicon and apple-touch-icon?

Accepted Answer

Favicon (multiple sizes 16-32px) appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and history. Apple-touch-icon (180×180) is shown when users save your site to their iOS home screen. They serve different visual contexts: tab icons need to be readable at 32px; touch icons need to be designed for app-icon-sized rendering. The HTML snippet links both with appropriate rel attributes.

Question 4

What HTML do I need in my <head>?

Accepted Answer

Modern minimal set: for browsers, for iOS, and a web manifest reference for PWA install. The tool generates the full snippet so you can paste it in directly.

Question 5

Why does my favicon look blurry?

Accepted Answer

Common causes: (1) Browser is caching the old favicon, hard refresh, or change the path/filename. (2) You uploaded a small image and the tool scaled it up, start from at least a 512×512 source. (3) Your design has thin lines or small text that don't survive scaling down to 32×32, simplify the design for tiny sizes.

Question 6

Can I use an emoji as my favicon?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The tool supports a single emoji as the source. Note: emoji renderings differ across platforms, Apple, Google, and Microsoft each have their own emoji designs. The generated PNG captures the rendering at the time of generation (your system's font), so users on different platforms see a consistent visual. For brands, a custom-designed icon is more durable; for quick personal sites or MVPs, an emoji works.

Question 7

Is my icon source sent to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. Generation runs entirely in your browser via the Canvas API. Uploaded images, text, and the resulting PNGs all stay in your tab. Open DevTools Network during generation, zero outbound requests. Safe for unannounced brand assets.

Question 8

What standards does Favicon Generator validate against?

Accepted Answer

Favicon Generator checks compliance with Output format specification.

Question 9

What are the limitations of Favicon Generator?

Accepted Answer

Output is template-based, may need customization Does not validate output against target system

Context	Resolution	Recommended Format
Modern Browser Tabs	32 × 32	PNG
Apple Touch Icon	180 × 180	PNG
Android / PWA	192 × 192	PNG (Manifest)
Splash Screen	512 × 512	PNG

Favicon Generator

What is Favicon Generator?

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Deep Dive

Favicon Generator

Instant Generation

Fine-Grained Control

Verified Output

01 Favicon Dimension Matrix

02 Implementation Strategy

Runs 100% in your browser

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