FREE FAVICON TOOL

Free Favicon Generator & Website Favicon Checker

Create a favicon from text, initials, an emoji or your logo, then download the common favicon files in one ZIP. You can also enter a public website URL to inspect its existing favicon declarations.

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32 × 32 browser-size preview

Download Individual Favicon Sizes

Each download is generated at the exact pixel dimensions shown below.

16 × 16Browser tab / legacy
32 × 32Standard favicon
48 × 48Browser / shortcut
180 × 180Apple Touch Icon
192 × 192Android / PWA
512 × 512High-resolution PWA

The complete package includes all six PNG sizes, a multi-size favicon.ico containing 16×16, 32×32 and 48×48 icons, Apple Touch Icon, Android/PWA icons, site.webmanifest and ready-to-copy head markup.

Create a Favicon From Text or Initials

Enter one to four characters, choose a font, colours and shape, and SEO Mentor renders a square source image for the favicon package. Short initials normally remain clearer at small browser-tab sizes than long words.

Generate a Favicon From a Logo or Image

Upload a PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG logo and the tool scales it into common favicon sizes. The tool provides individual PNG downloads at 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 180×180, 192×192 and 512×512, plus a multi-size favicon.ico containing 16×16, 32×32 and 48×48 images. The complete ZIP also includes the Apple touch icon, Android/PWA icons, a web manifest and example HTML markup.

Check a Website's Existing Favicon

The website checker reads the public page and looks for standard icon, shortcut icon, Apple touch icon and manifest declarations. It also checks the conventional /favicon.ico location. This helps identify missing declarations and inconsistent favicon setup using publicly accessible website information.

Why Favicon Sizes Matter

A favicon can appear in browser tabs, bookmarks, shortcuts and search interfaces. Different environments may request different sizes, so providing a small set of correctly declared icons is more reliable than uploading one arbitrary image and assuming every browser will use it the same way.

Favicon and Google Search

A valid favicon does not improve rankings by itself. It can, however, support a consistent site identity where browsers and search interfaces choose to display it. Search engines ultimately decide whether and when a favicon appears.

Related Free SEO Tools

After adding the favicon, use the Meta Tag Checker to review page metadata, the Mobile Website Tester for responsive layouts and the SEO Audit for a broader website review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which favicon sizes can I generate?

The tool provides common favicon outputs including 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, Apple touch 180×180, and Android/PWA 192×192 and 512×512 images, plus a multi-size favicon.ico.

Can I create a favicon from my logo?

Yes. You can upload a supported image/logo or create one from text or initials, then preview the design before downloading individual sizes or the complete package.

Why do I need multiple favicon sizes?

Browsers, bookmarks, mobile home screens and PWA contexts can request different icon sizes. Providing appropriate assets gives each context a suitable source rather than scaling one tiny image everywhere.

Which favicon sizes should I publish?

Modern sites commonly provide small browser icons plus larger touch and app icons. The generated package includes multiple practical sizes so browsers and devices can choose an appropriate asset.

Why does my old favicon still appear after replacement?

Browsers, search services and CDNs can cache favicons aggressively. Confirm the live file and HTML references first, then allow caches time to refresh.

Continue Your SEO Workflow

Compare website appearance and performance using Website Screenshot Generator, Website Browser by Country, Core Web Vitals & PageSpeed Checker and Global Website Speed & Ping Test. Each check covers a different aspect of your website, so compare the evidence before making changes.