🖼️ What Is a Favicon?

A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a small square icon that represents your website. It appears in the browser tab next to your page title, in bookmarks, in browser history, and sometimes in search engine results. A well-designed favicon makes your website look professional and helps users recognize your site instantly.

📐 What Size Should a Favicon Be?

The standard favicon size is 16×16 pixels, which is what most browsers display in the tab bar. However, modern browsers and devices also support larger sizes for higher-resolution displays. The recommended sizes are:

  • 16×16 px — Classic browser tab favicon
  • 32×32 px — Standard, widely supported size
  • 48×48 px — Used for desktop shortcuts and taskbars
  • 64×64 px — High-resolution displays and modern browsers

💡 Tips for a Great Favicon

  • Keep it simple — Favicons are tiny, so avoid fine details or small text that won't be visible at small sizes.
  • Use a square image — Favicons are always square. A square source image will give the best result.
  • Use high contrast — Make sure your icon stands out against both light and dark browser tabs.
  • Use your logo or brand initial — The most recognizable favicons are often a simplified version of a brand logo.

🛠️ How to Add a Favicon to Your Website

After downloading your favicon, upload the PNG file to your website's root folder and add the following line inside the <head> section of your HTML:

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

For Blogger websites, you can upload your favicon directly in the Theme settings under "Favicon" without editing any code.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is a favicon and why do I need one?▼
A favicon is the small icon shown in the browser tab next to your website's title. It helps users identify your site in their browser tabs, bookmarks, and history. Without a favicon, browsers may show a generic placeholder icon, making your site look unfinished or less professional.
What image formats can I upload?▼
You can upload images in JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and SVG formats. For the best quality favicon, use a PNG image with a transparent background if you want the favicon to blend with different browser tab colors.
What size is the generated favicon?▼
You can choose from four sizes: 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, or 64×64 pixels. The standard size for browser tabs is 16×16 px, but 32×32 px is widely recommended as it looks sharp on most displays.
Is my image uploaded to a server?▼
No. Your image never leaves your browser. The entire favicon generation process happens locally on your device using the browser's built-in Canvas API. Your image is completely private and secure.
Can I use this favicon on any website?▼
Yes! The generated PNG favicon works on all websites including WordPress, Blogger, Shopify, Wix, custom HTML sites, and more. Simply download the file and upload it to your website's settings or root folder.