How to Create a Multi-Size Favicon (.ico) for Websites (2026 Guide)

Complete guide to creating web favicons (16x16, 32x32, 180x180 Apple Touch, 512x512 PWA) from PNG logos. Includes HTML header code integration.

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Jeeva

Founder & Developer, PDFBucket

!favicon generator guide

Why favicons matter for web branding

A favicon is the small icon displayed in browser tabs, mobile bookmarks, and Google search result snippets. Having a crisp, properly dimensioned favicon builds trust and makes your site recognizable.

Try our free Favicon Generator to generate all sizes and copy HTML integration code.

Standard Favicon Dimensions

16 × 16 px: Standard browser address bar & tab.

32 × 32 px: High-DPI / Retina desktop browser tabs.
180 × 180 px: Apple Touch Icon for iPhone and iPad home screens.
512 × 512 px: PWA splash screens and Android app icons.

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💬 FAQ

FAQs about Developer Tools

Everything you might be wondering — answered.

What favicon sizes does a modern website need?+

16x16 for classic browser tabs, 32x32 for high-DPI screens, 180x180 for Apple Touch (iOS home screen), and 512x512 for Progressive Web Apps (PWA).

Should I use PNG or ICO format for favicons?+

All modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) natively support PNG favicons. PNG offers better transparency and smaller file weight than legacy ICO files.

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