This tool allows you to create a favicon from any image. You can select the desired area of the picture (crop) so that the icon looks clear and recognizable even at a small size — at 16×16 pixels, fine detail and wide margins get lost far more than on a full-size logo.
How do I make a favicon.ico from a regular image?
Upload an image (JPG, PNG, WEBP or GIF), select the desired area with the crop frame in the preview, and click "Download .ico" — the file will include multiple sizes: 16×16, 32×32 and 48×48.
What favicon size do I need for my website?
A classic favicon.ico with 16–48px sizes is enough for the browser tab. If your site supports mobile devices and PWA, you also need PNG 180×180 (Apple Touch Icon) and 192×192/512×512 (Android/manifest).
What is the difference between an ICO file and a PNG icon?
ICO is a container that can store several image sizes in one file and is recognized by all browsers by default. PNG is used separately for specific platforms — Apple Touch Icon, Android Chrome, PWA manifest.
Why crop the image before creating a favicon?
When scaled down to 16×16 pixels, small details and wide margins turn into a blurry blob. Cropping lets you keep only the central recognizable element of the logo — a letter, symbol or icon.
Which favicon size to use
| Size | Where it is used | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 16×16 | Browser tab (classic favicon) | ICO, PNG |
| 32×32 | Browser tab on high-DPI screens | ICO, PNG |
| 48×48 | Windows desktop site shortcut | ICO, PNG |
| 180×180 | Apple Touch Icon for iOS (home screen) | PNG |
| 192×192 | Android Chrome / PWA app icon | PNG |
| 512×512 | PWA splash screen and manifest | PNG |