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Favicon Generator

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Generate multi-size favicon packages (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 180x180, 512x512) and ICO files for browsers, iOS Apple Touch, and Android PWAs.

100% In-Browser Privacy
Zero Server Uploads

Generate Complete Favicon & PWA Package

Upload your source file to convert and scale directly in your browser.

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Who Is Favicon Generator Built For?

Web developers setting up brand assets for new website launches and progressive web apps
Founders creating polished browser tab icons for SaaS applications
UI designers exporting multi-resolution icon packs for desktop and mobile devices

Key Benefits & Core Capabilities

Complete Multi-Resolution Pack

Generates standard 16x16, 32x32, 48x48 favicon.ico plus Apple Touch Icon (180x180) and Android PWA icons (192x192, 512x512).

HTML Link Tag Generator

Provides copy-ready HTML header tags for instant integration into index.html, Next.js, or WordPress.

Multi-Layer ICO Packaging

Combines multiple resolution bitmaps into a true multi-resolution .ico binary container.

Client-Side Privacy

Process brand assets and logos locally in your browser with zero cloud storage.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use Favicon Generator

  1. 1
    Upload LogoUpload a square PNG, SVG, or JPG icon.
  2. 2
    Review Generated SizesInspect 16x16, 32x32, Apple Touch, and Android PWA icons.
  3. 3
    Download ZIP & Copy HTMLDownload all generated assets in one ZIP archive and copy HTML header tags.

How It Works & Technical Architecture

The Favicon Generator renders your source logo onto multiple discrete HTML5 Canvas contexts configured to standard favicon dimensions (16px, 32px, 48px, 180px, 192px, 512px).

Using high-quality bicubic downsampling, the algorithm preserves sharp edge contrast even when scaling down complex vector logos.

It then constructs a binary ICO container (complying with Windows ICONDIR and ICONDIRENTRY specifications) embedding the PNG bitmaps into a single downloadable .ico file alongside individual PNG assets.

Practical Use Cases & Applications

New Website Launches

Create complete favicon packages to ensure your brand logo renders crisply on browser tabs, bookmarks, and mobile home screens.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

Generate required 192x192 and 512x512 splash screen icons for Web App Manifests.

iOS Home Screen Bookmarks

Produce standardized 180x180 apple-touch-icon.png graphics for iPhone and iPad home screens.

WordPress & Shopify Setup

Generate standardized 512x512 site icons for CMS media libraries.

Supported Formats & Input Options

PNGJPGSVGWebP

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are included in the generated favicon package?

The package includes 16x16, 32x32, 48x48 (in favicon.ico), 180x180 (apple-touch-icon.png), 192x192, and 512x512 (android-chrome.png).

What is the best source image to upload?

A high-resolution, square PNG or SVG logo (at least 512x512 pixels) with a transparent background produces the best results.

Why does my browser still show the old favicon after updating?

Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Clear your browser cache or perform a hard refresh (Ctrl+F5 / Cmd+Shift+R) to see the new icon.

Do I get the HTML code to paste into my website <head>?

Yes. Softnag generates the exact <link rel="icon"> and <link rel="apple-touch-icon"> HTML tags for your website header.

Is my company logo uploaded to your servers?

No. All icon generation and binary ICO assembly happen 100% inside your browser.

What source file format works best for favicons?

High-resolution square PNG or SVG vector files with transparent backgrounds produce the best results.