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Free Favicon Generator & ICO File Creator - PNG to ICO Online

Create multi-resolution favicon.ico files, 16x16, 32x32, 180x180 Apple touch icons, and Android PWA favicons from any logo. 100% private in-browser tool.

Upload your brand logo or icon

Supports PNG, JPG, or SVG. Ideally square (512×512 or larger) with transparency.

Generates PNG Favicons + Multi-Resolution favicon.ico

ICO vs. PNG Favicons: What Web Browsers Actually Need in 2026

Web standards have evolved. While modern browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge fully support PNG favicons, legacy desktop software and web crawlers still look for a traditional favicon.ico.

  • favicon.ico (Multi-Resolution): Stored in your website root. Contains combined 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 layers so older Windows browsers, bookmarks, and automated bot scrapers find a valid icon without throwing 404 errors.
  • PNG Favicons (32x32 & 16x16): Modern web browsers prioritize PNG icons defined in <link rel="icon"> tags for higher compression and true alpha transparency.
  • apple-touch-icon.png (180x180): Required by iOS Safari whenever a user taps "Add to Home Screen". Without it, iPhones generate an unstyled thumbnail of the webpage.
  • Android Chrome Manifest (192x192 & 512x512): Used by Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) during home screen installation and full-screen splash launch.

How to Add Favicons in WordPress, Shopify & Next.js

  1. Next.js (App Router): Place favicon.ico, icon.png (32×32), and apple-icon.png (180×180) inside your /app/ directory. Next.js handles HTML tag injection automatically.
  2. WordPress: Open Appearance > Customize > Site Identity > Site Icon and upload the generated 512×512 PNG. WordPress scales it automatically.
  3. Shopify: Navigate to Online Store > Themes > Customize > Theme Settings > Logo > Favicon image and upload your 32×32 or 48×48 PNG.

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