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Text to Favicon Generator

Create beautiful letter-based favicons in seconds. Perfect for brand initials, app icons, and website shortcuts.

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1–3 characters recommended. Single bold letters work best at small sizes.
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Check the 16px version — if the letter is legible there, your favicon will work everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a favicon and why do I need one?
A favicon (favorite icon) is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results next to your website's name. It helps users quickly identify your site among many open tabs. A well-designed favicon reinforces your brand identity and makes your site look professional. Without a favicon, browsers show a generic page icon, which can make your site appear incomplete or untrustworthy.
What size should my favicon be?
The most common favicon size is 32×32 pixels, but modern browsers and devices need multiple sizes. We recommend providing at least 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 pixel versions. For high-DPI (Retina) displays, include 64×64 and 128×128 as well. Our ICO download packages 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 into a single .ico file for maximum compatibility.
Can I use a PNG file as my favicon?
Yes! All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) fully support PNG favicons. In fact, PNG is now the recommended format because it supports transparency and produces smaller file sizes than traditional ICO files. Simply add <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png"> to your HTML head section. For legacy browser support, you can also include an .ico fallback.
How do I add the favicon to my website?
Add the following line inside the <head> section of your HTML file:
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">

For best results across all devices, include multiple sizes:
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="48x48" href="/favicon-48x48.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">
What is the difference between ICO and PNG favicons?
ICO files can contain multiple image sizes in a single file (e.g., 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 all in one .ico). This was the original favicon format introduced by Microsoft. PNG files are single-size images with better compression and transparency support. Today, most websites use PNG favicons with multiple <link> tags to serve different sizes. Our tool offers both formats for your convenience.
Why does my favicon look blurry at 16×16?
At 16×16 pixels, there are very few pixels available to render fine details. Thin or intricate letters can become illegible. Here are tips for crisp small favicons:
• Use bold, sans-serif fonts (like Impact or Arial Bold).
• Stick to 1 or 2 uppercase letters.
• Use high contrast between text and background.
• Keep the letter filling 60–70% of the canvas.
• Check the 16px preview in our tool to verify legibility before downloading.
Should I use a square, rounded, or circular favicon?
Square favicons are classic and work universally. Rounded squares (15–25% border radius) mimic modern app icons and feel friendly. Circular favicons are trendy and work well on platforms like iOS and Android home screens. However, circular icons crop the corners of your letter, so make sure the letter still fits. Our live preview lets you experiment with all three shapes to find what looks best.
Can I use this tool for free? Do I need to attribute?
Absolutely free! This Text to Favicon Generator is completely free to use with no registration, no ads, and no hidden fees. You can create unlimited favicons for personal or commercial projects. No attribution is required — the icons you create are yours to use however you like.
What if my browser doesn't show the new favicon?
Browsers aggressively cache favicons. If your new favicon doesn't appear immediately:
1. Clear your browser cache for the specific site.
2. Do a hard refresh (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R).
3. Try opening your site in an incognito/private window.
4. Add a version query string to the favicon URL, e.g., href="/favicon-32x32.png?v=2".
5. Wait a few hours — some browsers refresh favicons on a schedule.
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