Free Favicon Generator
Create favicons from images or text. Generate all sizes needed for your website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a favicon?▼
A favicon (favorite icon) is a small 16x16 or 32x32 pixel icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and address bars. It helps users identify your website quickly and makes your site look professional.
What sizes should my favicon be?▼
Modern websites need multiple sizes: 16x16 and 32x32 for browser tabs, 180x180 for Apple Touch Icon, 192x192 and 512x512 for Android devices. HuPNG automatically generates all required sizes for you.
Can I create a favicon from text or emoji?▼
Yes! HuPNG allows you to create favicons from text, letters, or emojis. Choose your text, customize colors and fonts, and generate all favicon sizes automatically.
What's the difference between .ico and .png favicons?▼
ICO files can contain multiple sizes in one file, while PNG files are individual images. Modern browsers support both, but it's best to provide both formats for maximum compatibility.
How do I add a favicon to my website?▼
Upload the favicon files to your website's root directory, then add link tags to your HTML <head> section. HuPNG provides the exact HTML code you need when you download your favicons.
Why isn't my favicon showing up?▼
Favicons are cached heavily by browsers. Try hard-refreshing (Ctrl+Shift+R), clearing your browser cache, or testing in an incognito window. Also verify the files are in the correct location on your server.
What image format works best for favicon generation?▼
PNG or SVG images with transparent backgrounds work best. Square images (1:1 aspect ratio) at least 512x512 pixels ensure the best quality across all sizes.
Can I use my logo as a favicon?▼
Yes! Upload your logo image and HuPNG will automatically resize it to all required favicon dimensions. For best results, use a simplified version of your logo that's recognizable at small sizes.
How to Create a Favicon - Step by Step
Choose Source
Upload an image or create text-based favicon
Customize
Adjust colors, fonts, and preview your design
Generate
Create all sizes automatically (16x16 to 512x512)
Download & Install
Get ZIP with all files and HTML code
Why Use HuPNG Favicon Generator?
All Sizes Generated
Automatically creates all 5 required favicon sizes (16x16, 32x32, 180x180, 192x192, 512x512) in one click.
Image or Text Source
Create favicons from uploaded images or generate them from text/emojis with custom colors and fonts.
100% Private
All favicon generation happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device.
HTML Code Included
Get ready-to-use HTML code snippets for easy installation on your website. Just copy and paste.
Completely Free
No hidden fees, no watermarks, no signup required. Generate unlimited favicons forever free.
Instant Preview
See exactly how your favicon will look at different sizes before downloading.
Complete Favicon Guide
What is a Favicon and Why Do You Need One?
A favicon is a small icon associated with your website. It appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, browser history, and mobile home screens. Favicons help users identify and remember your website, making your site look more professional and trustworthy.
Required Favicon Sizes Explained
16x16 & 32x32 pixels (favicon.ico)
Used for: Browser tabs, bookmarks, address bar icons
Why needed: Standard browser favicon. 32x32 is for retina displays.
180x180 pixels (apple-touch-icon.png)
Used for: iOS Safari bookmarks, home screen icons
Why needed: When users add your site to their iPhone/iPad home screen.
192x192 pixels (android-chrome-192x192.png)
Used for: Android Chrome home screen icons
Why needed: When Android users add your site to their home screen.
512x512 pixels (android-chrome-512x512.png)
Used for: Android splash screens, PWA icons
Why needed: Progressive Web Apps and Android splash screens.
Best Practices for Favicon Design
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Keep it simple
Use simple shapes and limited colors. Complex designs don't work well at 16x16 pixels.
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Use your brand colors
Match your website's color scheme for brand consistency and recognition.
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Make it recognizable
Use your logo's initial, a simplified logo, or a distinctive symbol related to your brand.
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Test at small sizes
Preview your favicon at 16x16 to ensure it's still recognizable when tiny.
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Use high contrast
Ensure your design stands out in browser tabs with good color contrast.
How to Install Your Favicon
Step 1: Upload Files
Upload all generated favicon files to your website's root directory (where your index.html is located).
Step 2: Add HTML Code
Add these lines inside your HTML <head> section:
<link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico"> <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="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="192x192" href="/android-chrome-192x192.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="512x512" href="/android-chrome-512x512.png">
Step 3: Clear Cache & Test
Hard refresh your browser (Ctrl+Shift+R) or clear cache to see your new favicon. Test in multiple browsers.
💡 Pro Tip: Create a site.webmanifest file for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). This tells browsers about your app's name, icons, and theme colors for home screen installation.
Common Favicon Problems & Solutions
❌ Favicon not showing up
Solution: Clear browser cache, hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R), verify files are in the correct location, check HTML code syntax.
❌ Favicon looks blurry
Solution: Use a higher resolution source image (at least 512x512px). Avoid upscaling small images.
❌ Different favicon on mobile
Solution: Ensure you've included apple-touch-icon.png for iOS and android-chrome icons for Android devices.
❌ Old favicon still showing
Solution: Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Clear cache, try incognito mode, or append a version query string (?v=2) to your favicon URLs.
Favicon vs Logo: What's the Difference?
🎯 Favicon
- • Small (16x16 to 512x512 pixels)
- • Simplified, icon-style design
- • Used in browser tabs and bookmarks
- • Should be recognizable when tiny
- • Often just a letter or simple symbol
🏢 Logo
- • Large, detailed design
- • Can include text and complex graphics
- • Used on websites, marketing materials
- • Represents full brand identity
- • Works well at any size
While you can use your logo as a favicon, it's often better to create a simplified version. For example, if your logo says "HuPNG", your favicon might just be the letter "H" or the "Hu" portion with your brand colors.
HuPNG vs Other Favicon Generators
| Feature | HuPNG | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 100% Free | Free / Paid |
| All Sizes Generated | ✓ 5 Sizes | Limited |
| Text-Based Favicons | ✓ Yes | Rare |
| HTML Code Provided | ✓ Yes | Sometimes |
| Privacy (No Upload) | ✓ 100% Local | ❌ Server Upload |
| Signup Required | ❌ No | ✓ Often |
| Preview All Sizes | ✓ Yes | Limited |
| Watermarks | ❌ None | ✓ On Free |