PNG to favicon.ico Generator
Generate a multi-size favicon.ico (16×16, 32×32, 48×48) plus PNG icons from a PNG or JPG image, right in your browser. No upload required, and the HTML snippet is generated for you.
Generated Files
- favicon.ico (embeds 16×16, 32×32, 48×48)
- favicon-16x16.png
- favicon-32x32.png
- favicon-48x48.png
- apple-touch-icon.png (180×180)
Checks that make conversion safer
1Before converting
- Confirm the format required by the app, upload form, or person receiving the file.
- Check details that may change during conversion, such as transparency, animation, or image quality.
- Decide whether your main goal is compatibility, editing, or a smaller file size.
2After converting
- Open the converted image and check colors, text edges, and visible artifacts.
- If the result is too large, continue with compression or resizing.
- Use PNG for editing stages, and JPG or WebP when the final goal is sharing or publishing.
Common next steps
What is the Favicon Generator?
A favicon is the small icon shown in browser tabs and bookmarks. This tool turns a PNG or JPG image into a multi-resolution favicon.ico along with 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 PNG icons and a 180×180 apple-touch-icon for mobile. Everything runs in your browser, so your image is never uploaded to a server. You can download all files as a ZIP and copy a ready-to-paste set of <link> tags. It is perfect for indie projects, blogs, and internal tools.
When to use PNG to favicon.ico Generator
PNG is a lossless format that keeps text and graphics sharp and supports transparency, but photos often become large as PNG files. For sharing, editing, and storage, this format is the more practical choice because it is a format that works for common needs.
Follow the format required by the app, client, or upload form. If there is no requirement, decide based on whether the file will be edited or simply shared.
Check before converting
There is no reason to convert a PNG file that already works for its destination. Convert when photos often become large as PNG files is causing a real problem.
Keep the original file. Work from a converted copy so you can try again if quality or transparency changes unexpectedly.
Practical reminders
- Converting from PNG to this format does not restore detail that is already missing in the source file.
- this format is great for sharing, editing, and storage, but remember that another format may fit better depending on the use case.
- If a site, client, or upload form asks for a specific format, check that requirement before exporting.
- If file size still matters after conversion, compression or resizing is often the next useful step.
PNG vs this format
How to Use
- 1Select a square-ish PNG or JPG image (512×512 or larger recommended)
- 2Check how each size looks in the preview
- 3Click the Generate Favicon button
- 4Download favicon.ico and the PNG icons as a ZIP
- 5Paste the generated HTML tags into your <head>
FAQ
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so your image is never sent to an external server.
Does favicon.ico include multiple sizes?
Yes. The generated favicon.ico embeds 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 images so the browser can pick the best size.
What source image size works best?
A square PNG of at least 512×512 works best. Upscaling a small image looks rough, so start with the highest resolution you have.
Is transparency preserved?
Yes. PNG transparency is preserved, so a logo with a transparent background becomes a clean favicon.
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