Favicon Creation Guide
Learn how to create a favicon, the small icon for your website.
What is a Favicon?
A favicon is a small icon displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results. It represents your website's brand identity.
Favicon Specifications
Standard Sizes
- 16x16px: Browser tab
- 32x32px: Taskbar
- 48x48px: Windows site icon
- 180x180px: Apple Touch icon
Recommended Formats
- ICO: Traditional format, all browser support
- PNG: Modern format, transparent background support
- SVG: Vector format, clear at all sizes
Good Favicon Design
Keep it Simple
- Recognizable at small sizes
- Avoid complex details
- Limit to 1-2 colors
Reflect Brand
- Simplified version of logo
- Use brand colors
- Consistent style
Readability
- Bold lines and clear shapes
- High contrast colors
- Design that stands out from background
Elyfora Favicon Generator
Features
- Auto-generate from uploaded image
- Generate all needed sizes at once
- Instant download
How to Use
- Upload original image (square recommended)
- Check preview
- Click generate button
- Download all as ZIP
Apply to HTML
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" sizes="any">
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">
Conclusion
Add identity to your website with Elyfora's favicon generator!