# Favicon Generator - Complete Guide

> Create website favicons from any image. Generate all required favicon sizes for modern browsers.

Source: https://edesy.in/docs/tools/image-tools/favicon-generator

Create professional website favicons from any image.

## What is a Favicon?

A favicon (favorite icon) is the small icon shown in:

- Browser tabs
- Bookmarks
- Search results
- Mobile home screens
- Windows taskbar

## How to Use

1. Upload your source image (PNG, JPG, SVG)
2. Preview the favicon
3. Download the favicon package

## Output Files

Our generator creates:

- **favicon.ico** - Traditional multi-size icon
- **favicon-16x16.png** - Browser tabs
- **favicon-32x32.png** - Bookmark icons
- **apple-touch-icon.png** - iOS home screen
- **android-chrome-192x192.png** - Android
- **android-chrome-512x512.png** - PWA splash
- **site.webmanifest** - Web app manifest

## Best Practices

### Source Image

- Use square images (1:1 ratio)
- Minimum 512x512 pixels
- Simple, recognizable design
- High contrast colors
- Works at small sizes

### Design Tips

- Avoid text (too small to read)
- Use bold shapes
- Consider brand colors
- Test at 16x16px
- Use transparent background if needed

### Implementation

Add to your HTML `<head>`:

```html
<link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">
<link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest">
```

## Testing

After adding favicon:

1. Clear browser cache
2. Check browser tab
3. Add to bookmarks
4. Test on mobile
5. Verify in search results

## Related Tools

- [Image Compressor](https://edesy.in/tools/image-compressor) - Optimize source image
- [Image Resizer](https://edesy.in/tools/image-resizer) - Prepare source image
- [QR Code Generator](https://edesy.in/tools/qr-code) - Create QR codes