What size should a favicon be?

Common favicon sizes include 16x16, 32x32 and 48x48 pixels. Apple touch icons commonly use 180x180, while web app icons often use 192x192 and 512x512.

Can I create favicon.ico online?

Yes. ToolWisp creates a favicon.ico file containing multiple PNG-based icon sizes that modern browsers can use.

Free browser-based website icon tool

Favicon Generator

Upload an image and create a complete favicon set for your website. Preview common sizes, download favicon.ico and PNG icons, and copy ready-to-use HTML tags.

Upload image See how it works

Controls Image → Favicon

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Upload an image Click or drag & drop PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF or GIF.

Image fit

Transparent background Keep unused space transparent.

✓ Your image is processed locally in the browser. No upload to ToolWisp is required.

Favicon Preview

Upload an image to generate your favicon set.

16 × 16Browser tab

32 × 32Standard favicon

48 × 48Desktop icon

180 × 180Apple touch

192 × 192Web app

512 × 512Large app icon

Recommended HTML

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" sizes="any">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">

Create a favicon from an image

ToolWisp Favicon Generator turns a logo, icon, photo, illustration, or other image into website favicon files. It creates several common icon sizes so your site can display a sharp icon in browser tabs, bookmarks, mobile shortcuts, and web app contexts.

The generator also creates a multi-size favicon.ico containing 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 icons.

How to make a favicon

Upload your imageSelect a logo, icon, PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF, or GIF.

Choose fit and backgroundKeep the whole image or crop it to fill the square.

Download favicon.icoSave the ICO file and any PNG sizes your website needs.

Common favicon sizes

16 × 16

Classic small browser favicon size used in tabs and compact UI.

32 × 32

Widely used favicon size for high-density browser interfaces.

180 × 180

Common Apple touch icon size for iPhone and iPad home screen shortcuts.

192 & 512 px

Useful sizes for web app manifests, Android shortcuts, and larger app icons.

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Favicon Generator FAQ

How do I make a favicon from an image?

Upload an image, choose the fit and background settings, then download favicon.ico or one of the generated PNG sizes.

What favicon sizes should I use?

16×16 and 32×32 are common browser favicon sizes. 180×180 is commonly used for Apple touch icons, while 192×192 and 512×512 are useful for web app icons.

Can ToolWisp generate favicon.ico?

Yes. The downloaded ICO file contains 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 PNG-based images inside one favicon.ico file.

Should my favicon have a transparent background?

Transparency works well for many logos and icons. If your artwork is difficult to see on different browser themes, you can use a solid background color instead.

Does ToolWisp upload my image?

No. The favicon is generated locally in your browser using canvas.