Favicon Generator — Custom Text Icons
Create text-based favicons with custom colors and shapes — free and instant.
How to Use Favicon Generator
Enter 1-3 characters for your icon
Customize colors, font, and shape
Download in multiple sizes (16px to 256px)
Your files never leave your browser
No upload wait time. Results in seconds
No daily limits, no file count limits
No account, no subscription, no fees
About Favicons
A favicon (short for "favorites icon") is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and history entries. It helps users quickly identify your website among multiple open tabs. Modern browsers support PNG favicons in multiple sizes for different contexts.
Recommended Favicon Sizes
- 16×16: Browser tab (standard)
- 32×32: Browser tab (Retina)
- 48×48: Windows site pinned taskbar
- 180×180: Apple Touch Icon
- 192×192: Android Chrome PWA icon
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes should I generate?
Most browsers use 32×32 or 16×16. Apple Touch Icons use 180×180. For best compatibility, generate multiple sizes.
Can I use an image instead of text?
This tool focuses on text-based favicons for quick generation. Image-based favicon creation is planned for a future update.