Simple Favicon Generator

Create simple favicons for your website. Generate ICO files from text or colors quickly.

Favicon Settings

Preview

How it looks:
Your Website

HTML Code

<link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="/favicon.png" />

Quick Tips

• Use 1-2 characters or a single emoji for best results

• 32x32 is the standard size for most browsers

• 128x128 or larger for Apple Touch icons

• Choose high contrast colors for better visibility

• The downloaded file can be renamed to favicon.png or favicon.ico

What It Does

A Simple Favicon Generator is a quick and easy tool for creating favicons (website icons) from text, emoji, or initials. Favicons are the small icons that appear in browser tabs, bookmarks, and browser history. This tool allows you to create custom favicons without design software by simply entering text or emoji, choosing colors, and selecting a size. The generated favicon can be downloaded in standard sizes (16x16, 32x32, etc.) and used immediately in your website. Perfect for quick branding, placeholder favicons during development, or creating simple icons for personal projects. All generation happens in your browser, ensuring privacy and speed.

Key Features:

  • Generate favicons from text, emoji, or initials
  • Customizable background and text colors
  • Multiple size options (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, etc.)
  • Instant preview of favicon before download
  • Download in standard favicon formats
  • Simple interface - no design skills required
  • Privacy-focused - all processing in browser
  • Quick generation for development and prototyping

How To Use

Creating a favicon is simple: enter text or emoji, choose colors, select size, and download.

1

Enter Text or Emoji

Enter the text, emoji, or initials you want to appear in your favicon. For example, enter "A" for a single letter, "🚀" for an emoji, or "AB" for initials.

2

Choose Colors

Select background color and text color using the color pickers. Choose colors that provide good contrast for visibility at small sizes.

3

Select Size

Choose the favicon size. Common sizes are 16x16 (standard), 32x32 (high-DPI), or 48x48 (larger displays). You can generate multiple sizes if needed.

4

Preview Favicon

See a preview of your favicon before downloading. Make sure it looks good at the small size it will be displayed.

5

Download

Download the favicon file and add it to your website. Place it in your site root and reference it in your HTML <link> tag.

Pro Tips

  • •Keep text simple - single letters or short initials work best at small sizes
  • •Use high contrast colors for better visibility
  • •Test favicon at actual size (16x16) to ensure readability
  • •Emojis can create fun and recognizable favicons
  • •Generate multiple sizes for different devices and displays
  • •Favicons should be simple and recognizable at tiny sizes

Benefits

Quick Creation: Generate favicons in seconds without design software
No Design Skills: Simple text-based interface requires no graphic design experience
Privacy: All generation happens locally in your browser
Multiple Sizes: Generate favicons for different display densities
Development Speed: Quickly create placeholder favicons during development
Cost Free: No need for paid design software or services
Instant Preview: See results before downloading
Standard Formats: Download in formats compatible with all browsers

Use Cases

Website Development

Create favicons for websites during development. Quick way to add branding to browser tabs.

Generate favicon with company initial "A" on blue background for website branding

Personal Projects

Create simple favicons for personal websites, blogs, or portfolios.

Generate favicon with emoji "🚀" for personal blog about technology

Placeholder Icons

Create temporary favicons during development before final design is ready.

Generate simple "DEV" text favicon for development environment

Quick Branding

Create basic favicons for small projects or MVPs that need quick branding.

Generate favicon with app initials "TA" for task management app

Multiple Sizes

Generate favicons in different sizes for various devices and high-DPI displays.

Generate 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48 sizes for comprehensive browser support

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What file format should I use for favicons?
Modern browsers support multiple formats. ICO format is traditional and widely compatible. PNG format is also widely supported and easier to work with. Some browsers support SVG favicons for scalable icons. The tool typically generates ICO or PNG format, which work in all browsers. For best compatibility, use ICO format or provide multiple formats.
2 What size should my favicon be?
The standard favicon size is 16x16 pixels, but modern displays often use 32x32 or larger for high-DPI screens. It's best to provide multiple sizes: 16x16 for standard displays, 32x32 for retina/high-DPI displays, and optionally 48x48 or 64x64 for larger icons. You can generate multiple sizes and reference them in your HTML.
3 How do I add a favicon to my website?
Place the favicon file in your website's root directory (same folder as index.html) and add this line to your HTML <head> section: <link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico">. For PNG format, use: <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="/favicon.png">. Some browsers will automatically look for favicon.ico in the root, but it's best to explicitly reference it.
4 Can I use emojis in favicons?
Yes! Emojis can create fun and recognizable favicons. However, keep in mind that emoji rendering can vary between browsers and operating systems. Test your emoji favicon across different browsers to ensure it displays correctly. Simple, common emojis tend to work best.
5 Why doesn't my favicon show up?
Common issues include: the file isn't in the root directory, the HTML link tag is missing or incorrect, browser cache (try hard refresh with Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R), or the file format isn't supported. Make sure the file is named correctly (favicon.ico or favicon.png) and the path in your HTML is correct. Clear browser cache if you've updated the favicon.
6 Can I create animated favicons?
Animated favicons (like animated GIFs) are supported by some browsers but not all. They can be distracting and are generally not recommended for professional websites. For best compatibility and user experience, stick with static favicons. If you need animation, consider using a simple, subtle animation that doesn't distract from the browsing experience.

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