Favicon Generator

Make a favicon from an image, some text, or an emoji. Every size, one download.

Live Preview Live

16×16
32×32
48×48
96×96
Type: IMAGE Background: #ffffff Padding: 20%

Settings

Background color behind your favicon

Space around the content

Generated Sizes

16×16 - Browser Tab (16×16)
32×32 - Browser Tab HD (32×32)
48×48 - Windows Taskbar (48×48)
96×96 - Desktop Shortcut (96×96)
144×144 - Windows Tile (144×144)
180×180 - iOS Home Screen (180×180)
192×192 - Android Home (192×192)
512×512 - Android Splash (512×512)

Comes with manifest.json and an HTML snippet so you can drop it in.

Why People Use PixDuplicate's Favicon Generator

Image, Text, or Emoji

Upload a logo, type a couple of letters with your own font, or just pick an emoji. Three ways in, same result out.

Every Size You Need

16×16 for tabs, 512×512 for Android splash screens, everything in between. One click generates all eight.

Code Already Written

Get a manifest.json and copy-paste HTML for your <head>. No hunting around for the right link tags.

Nothing Gets Uploaded

Everything runs in your browser. Your logo or design never leaves your device—no servers, no cloud.

See It Before You Commit

Live previews show the favicon in a browser tab, mobile home screen, desktop shortcut, and Android launcher.

Done in Seconds

No design software, no Photoshop, no figuring out which sizes you need. Pick your input and go.

How the Favicon Generator Works

Making a favicon—without uploading anything to anyone

Step 1: Pick your input

Three ways to make a favicon: upload an existing image, type some text with your own font, or pick an emoji. Each one has its own customization options.

No image handy? Start with the text or emoji tab—you can make a favicon without uploading anything at all.

Step 2: Style it

Tweak the look before you generate:

Background color: pick whatever matches your brand

Padding: control how much space is around the content so it doesn't look cramped at small sizes

Text options: pick your font, size, and color if you're going the text route

Emoji picker: search through hundreds of emojis if you want something simple

Step 3: See it in context

Live previews show how the favicon will look:

Browser tab at 16×16 and 32×32—the sizes people actually see most

Mobile home screen at 144×144 and 180×180

Desktop shortcuts and Android launcher previews

Full size list so you know what's being generated and why

Step 4: Generate and drop it in

Once you like what you see:

Generate all eight sizes in one click

Download individual sizes or grab the whole package as a ZIP

Copy the HTML snippet—just paste it into your <head>

Manifest.json included for Progressive Web Apps

Tip: Keep favicons simple. One or two bold letters or a strong shape works better than a detailed logo at 16×16. Use the preview to check.

Your Designs Stay on Your Device

Unlike other online favicon makers, PixDuplicate does all the work locally in your browser. That means:

Your images and designs never leave your device
No uploads, no cloud processing
No sign-up or personal info needed
Completely free with no limits
No watermarks on your favicons
Works offline after the page loads

What Users Are Saying

Web developers, freelancers, and site owners use PixDuplicate to get their favicons sorted

4.7

Based on 218 reviews

Barrett Hollingsworth

"Used this for a client's site last week. Generated all eight sizes, downloaded the ZIP, dropped everything in the root folder, pasted the HTML. Done in under five minutes. The manifest.json for PWA support was a nice bonus I didn't expect."

9/2/2026

Priya Venkatesan

"The emoji option is genuinely useful. I run a personal blog and didn't have a logo. Picked a 🌱 emoji, chose a soft green background, and had a favicon in about thirty seconds. Looks great in the browser tab too."

4/14/2024

Weston Calder

"I've used a few of these and this one's the cleanest. No surprise paywall when you go to download, no watermark, and the preview across devices actually shows what you're getting rather than a generic mockup. Would use again."

11/28/2024

Delia Rosenthal

"Solid tool for the basics but I wish the text tab had more font choices—the built-in set is a bit limited for typographic logos. Still worked fine for my needs and the padding control saved me from a cramped result at 16×16."

6/21/2027

Silas Buchanan

"Freelancer here—the no-upload thing mattered. Client logos are under NDA before the site goes live and I can't be sending those through random web tools. Everything staying local means I don't have to think about it."

2/9/2025

Marguerite Okafor

"Built a small PWA for a local business and needed the whole icon set. This gave me every size plus the manifest in one download. The live preview of how it looks in a browser tab is the kind of detail that actually saves you a revision round."

8/17/2026

Common Questions

What is a favicon, and why does it matter?

It's the little icon next to your page title in a browser tab, in bookmarks, and on phone home screens when someone saves your site. Get it right and your site looks put-together. Skip it and you get the generic blank-page icon, which looks unfinished.

What sizes does PixDuplicate generate?

Eight of them: 16×16 and 32×32 for browser tabs, 48×48 for the Windows taskbar, 96×96 for desktop shortcuts, 144×144 for Windows tiles, 180×180 for iOS home screens, and 192×192 and 512×512 for Android and PWAs. Between them, every platform is covered.

Can I make one from just text or an emoji?

Yes. The text tab lets you type letters or a short word with your own font, size, and color. The emoji tab gives you hundreds of options to pick from. No image file required for either.

How do I add the favicons to my site?

Download the ZIP, upload the files to your server's root directory, and paste the HTML snippet into your <head> section. The snippet is included in the download and there's a copy button in the tool. The manifest.json goes with it if you're building a PWA.

Will they work on every browser and device?

Yes. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera on desktop; iOS and Android on mobile. All the required sizes and formats are in the download, including Apple touch icons and Android launcher icons.

Is there a file size limit for uploaded images?

Up to 50MB, though 500KB to 5MB is the sweet spot. Bigger files just take longer to process without any quality benefit at favicon sizes.

What makes a good favicon?

Simple. At 16×16 you've got sixteen pixels to work with—complex details disappear. Use bold shapes, high contrast, and one or two letters at most. Check the browser tab preview to see if it still reads clearly.

Can I use these commercially?

Yes. You own everything you generate. No restrictions on personal or client work. No watermark, no attribution, no rights claimed by us.

Does it work on mobile?

It runs in any modern browser so technically yes. But image uploads and fine-tuning padding is easier on a desktop or tablet.

What image formats can I upload?

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP. PNG is best if your logo has transparency. JPG works fine for photos. The tool handles the conversion for you either way.