What it does
favicon.io provides free favicon conversion and generation tools. Its output packages cover ICO, PNG, touch icons, Android icons and web-manifest files.
Choose a favicon route that matches the artwork you have: convert an image or SVG, create initials with text controls, or download an emoji package with its attribution files. The tools are free.
The image converter works in the browser and downloads a ZIP containing browser, Apple Touch and Android icons plus a web manifest. Simple square artwork works best; fine details can disappear at small sizes.
Place the generated files in the site root, add the supplied HTML link tags and run the checker against the deployed URL. The package prepares the assets, while the final check confirms that the site serves them at the expected paths.
Strengths
- Image, text and emoji routes suit different starting material.
- Packages include several website and home-screen icon surfaces.
Watch out for
- Detailed artwork can lose legibility when reduced to small favicon sizes.
Best for
- Small website favicon setup
- Developers preparing icons from an existing logo or initials
Sources
- favicon.io | Favicon Generator (Oct 27, 2026)
- favicon.io image conversion and installation (Oct 27, 2026)