16px and 32px for browser tabs
Use the smallest options to check whether a letter or emoji stays recognizable in a tab or bookmark-sized space.
Free online design utility · no registration or login
Favicon Generator
Create a simple favicon from a letter or emoji, adjust the colors, corners, and export size, then download a PNG or SVG for your website without registration or login.
- Letter or emoji input
- 16px to 512px exports
- PNG and SVG download
- Canvas preview in your browser
Preview: 512 × 512pxInput: F
Check the 16px or 32px option before using the icon in a browser tab. PNG and SVG downloads are created in this browser.
How to Create a Favicon
Start with a simple mark, inspect it at the intended size, then export the file that matches your next website step.
- Step 1
Enter one or two characters
Type a letter, short initial, or emoji string. The preview updates as you edit the value.
- Step 2
Tune the color, corners, and size
Choose foreground and background colors, set the corner radius, and select the export size you need.
- Step 3
Inspect and export
Check the smallest intended view, then download the PNG or SVG that matches your next website workflow.
Common Favicon Tasks
Use the live preview for a quick site icon, a placeholder mark, or a larger asset that you will package in your own site workflow.
- Create a one-letter favicon for a personal website or blog.
- Use an emoji as a quick visual marker for a side project.
- Check a simple icon at 16px before adding it to a browser tab.
- Export a larger 180px or 512px asset for a follow-up site workflow.
Choose a Favicon Size and Format
Use the size selector to inspect the same simple mark at different scales. These are individual exports, so choose the file that matches the next step in your workflow.
48px for a larger browser fallback
A 48px export gives you a larger version to inspect when the icon needs more room than a tiny tab preview.
180px for touch-icon workflows
Choose 180px when you need a larger touch-oriented asset to continue into your own site configuration.
512px for a master export
The largest option preserves more scale for a follow-up workflow; it is still a single PNG or SVG, not a platform package.
PNG or SVG for the next step
PNG is a common bitmap file. SVG stays scalable for compatible web and design workflows. Both are real download actions on this page.
Keep a Favicon Clear at Small Sizes
A favicon has very little room for detail. Review the result at the intended size before you add it to a site or share it with a collaborator.
Keep the shape simple
Short text, a single symbol, and a clean silhouette are easier to recognize when the icon is reduced to 16px.
Use visible contrast
Choose a foreground and background with clear separation, then check the preview against both light and dark browser surfaces.
Check the selected export size
Confirm the size selector before downloading so a 16px check is not mistaken for a larger master asset.
Add the Favicon to a Website
After downloading, make the file available at a public path and point your page head to the exact filename. The example below is intentionally minimal.
Place the downloaded file in your public root
Put the PNG or SVG where your site can serve it, such as a public or static directory. The exact folder depends on your build system.
Add a basic icon link
Use a matching head link, for example: <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml">. Replace the path with your deployed filename.
Check the path and browser cache
If the favicon is not showing, open the file URL directly, inspect the HTML head path, and force-refresh after deployment.
Basic HTML example
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml"> Privacy and Scope
This is a focused text and emoji favicon maker. Knowing what it does and does not do keeps the output expectations clear.
Rendered in your browser
The preview uses browser Canvas and the SVG file is assembled in the page. No registration or login is needed.
Text and emoji only in this version
The current input accepts up to two characters. It is not an image upload, SVG converter, logo cropper, or favicon checker.
PNG and SVG, not a complete package
The available outputs are PNG and SVG. ICO, ZIP, manifest, Apple, Android, and PWA files are outside this page's scope.
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Favicon Generator FAQ
Direct answers about text and emoji input, file sizes, PNG/SVG output, HTML installation, and the limits of this simple browser utility.
Is this favicon generator free and do I need an account?
The tool is free to use online and does not require registration or login. It creates the preview in your current browser session.
Can I make a favicon from text or emoji?
Yes. Enter one or two letters, initials, or an emoji string. The current tool is designed for simple text and emoji favicons rather than image uploads.
Can I download PNG and SVG files?
Yes. Choose an export size, then download a PNG or SVG. This page does not create favicon.ico, ZIP, manifest, or complete platform packages.
What favicon sizes are available?
The size selector includes 16, 32, 48, 180, and 512 pixels. They are individual export choices, not an automatically generated multi-file package.
How do I add a favicon to HTML?
Place the downloaded PNG or SVG at a public path, then add a matching link element such as <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml"> inside your document head. Update the path to match your file.
Why is my favicon not showing?
Open the icon file URL directly, check the link path and filename in your HTML head, then refresh or clear the browser cache. Also confirm that the file is deployed at the path your page requests.
Does this create favicon.ico or a full favicon package?
No. This focused generator exports PNG and SVG files only. ICO, ZIP, manifest, Apple touch, Android, and PWA packages require a separate packaging workflow.
Is my favicon uploaded?
The preview is drawn with browser Canvas and the SVG is built in the page. No account or image upload is required for this text and emoji workflow.