Create a Favicon from an Image (Free)
You already have a logo — you just need the small icon version. Our Favicon Generator resizes any image to the exact favicon sizes with optional padding and background, then hands you clean PNGs. It all happens locally in your browser.
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Open Create a Favicon from an ImageResizing a logo into a favicon without wrecking it
Favicons are tiny, so fine detail disappears. The trick is to keep the subject bold: generous padding, a solid or transparent background, and no text smaller than a quarter of the canvas.
Upload a transparent PNG logo and add 8–16% padding — the mark will sit centered and legible even at 16×16.
How to create a favicon from an image
- Open Favicon Generator.
- Upload your logo or image.
- Set padding and pick a background color (or keep transparency).
- Download 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 180, 192 and 512 versions as needed.
Generate the full set once and keep it in your repo — future pages, PWAs and mobile bookmarks all reuse the same assets.
Design tips that actually matter
Use a contrasting background so the icon survives transparent and dark tab themes. Keep visual weight centered within the padding. Your own brand colors go further than generic gradient suggestions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to small details at 16x16?
They naturally merge. Simplify: bold shapes and high contrast read best at 16×16; thin lines and tiny text disappear.
Can I pick an arbitrary size?
Yes — download any single size from 16 to 512 pixels, useful for touch icons, PWA icons and legacy favicons.
Does it keep my PNG transparency?
Yes. Transparent backgrounds stay transparent by default until you choose a solid background color.