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Favicon Generator

Online Design, Multimedia & UI/UX

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Drop your image here, or click to browse PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP or SVG · local processing, no upload

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Code to paste in the <head> of your site

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The free version creates your full kit. Premium unlocks the whole Volade ecosystem.

favicon.ico, PNG, SVG, maskable, manifest & HTML code — unlimitedFree

100 % local, no image size limitFree

URL import, favicon extraction from a site & unlimited projectsPremium

File optimization & compatibility reportPremium

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Features

Much more than a simple favicon

A complete icon kit

favicon.ico, PNG from 16 to 512 px, vector SVG, Apple Touch Icon, maskable icons and manifest: every file is generated at the right size, following browser, iOS and PWA standards.

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100 % local, 100 % private

Your logo is processed in your browser. No image is uploaded, stored or analyzed: your files never leave your device.

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Preview in real conditions

See your icon in a browser tab, in bookmarks and on mobile home screens before going live.

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How it works

Create your favicon in three steps

Pick your source

Import an image, type some text or initials, or paste an emoji — everything happens locally, nothing is sent.

Customize the design

Background, gradient, shape, padding, zoom and rotation: find the perfect look from 16 px to 512 px.

Generate & download

Grab the full ZIP with the PNGs, favicon.ico, SVG, manifest and ready-to-paste HTML code.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a favicon?

A favicon is the small icon shown in the browser tab, bookmarks and history. It is also the first visual mark of your site: it makes the site instantly recognizable and strengthens your visual branding. A good kit also covers the mobile home screen (Apple Touch Icon) and installable web apps (PWA).

Do my images leave my device?

No. The generator runs entirely in your browser: your image is processed locally, and no data is uploaded, stored or analyzed on a server. This is guaranteed by the way the tool works — it is built 100 % in client-side JavaScript.

What is the ideal favicon size?

There is no single size: every surface expects its own. The reference combination is a favicon.ico containing 16, 32 and 48 px (required for Internet Explorer and Windows), 16 and 32 px PNGs for most browsers, a favicon.svg for modern browsers, a 180 px icon for iOS and 192/512 px icons for Android PWAs. The generator produces all of them automatically.

What is the difference between favicon.ico, PNG and SVG?

ICO is Windows' historical format: a multi-resolution container that bundles several thumbnails into one file. PNG is the most universal format for modern browsers. SVG is vector: it stays crisp at any resolution, including HiDPI screens. The three complement each other and cover the widest possible compatibility.

What is a maskable icon (PWA)?

A maskable icon fills the whole square provided, with no transparent area: Android then applies a mask to round or circular shapes. The safe zone is a central circle covering 80 %: keep the essential content of your logo centered. The generator creates this variant automatically, with a purpose: maskable declaration in the web manifest.

How do I install my favicon on my site?

Download the kit, copy the files to the root of your site, then paste the provided code into the <head> of your pages. For WordPress, insert it through your theme (header.php) or a plugin; for React, Next.js, Vite, Astro, Nuxt or SvelteKit, place the tags in the head component of your framework. The links are the same.

What is the Apple Touch Icon?

It is the icon iPhone and iPad use to display your site on the home screen, for example after 'Add to Home Screen' in Safari. Apple expects a 180 px square PNG named apple-touch-icon.png, which the generator produces automatically.

Is the ICO format still necessary?

Almost all modern browsers accept PNG and SVG, but ICO is still required by Windows, some older browsers and bookmark backup tools. Providing it costs nothing and guarantees full compatibility: that is why the kit includes it in multiple sizes.

Is the generator really free?

Yes. The free version creates your complete icon kit, without an account and without usage limits. The Premium subscription unlocks advanced features: URL import, favicon extraction from an existing site, unlimited projects, file optimization and a compatibility report.

Can I use it for a professional site?

Of course. The generated files are royalty-free in your projects: the kit is designed for business sites, online stores, web apps and PWAs. With the Premium subscription you also get unlimited projects, automatic optimization and compatibility reports for your clients.

Choosing the right format

The icon formats: comparison

Every surface — browser, iOS, Android, PWA — expects a specific format and size. Here is why you should cover them all.

favicon.ico — the classic

A Windows multi-resolution container (16, 32, 48 px) in a single file. Essential for Internet Explorer, Windows and bookmarks.

PNG — the universal base

The reference format for modern browsers: the 16, 32, 48, 180, 192 and 512 px sizes cover Chrome, Firefox, Edge, iOS and Android.

SVG — the vector

Perfect sharpness at any resolution, including HiDPI. Supported by most modern browsers as a replacement for PNG thumbnails.

Maskable — the PWA

The 'full-bleed' variant required by Android for installable web apps: declared with purpose: maskable, it adapts to every mask.

Online favicon generator: local, free and complete

The Volade favicon generator creates in seconds the complete icon kit your site really needs: a multi-resolution favicon.ico, PNGs from 16 to 512 px, a vector favicon.svg, the Apple Touch Icon for iOS, a maskable icon for PWAs and the associated web manifest. From an image, text or emoji, every thumbnail is generated at the right size, then packed into a deployment-ready ZIP with the integration HTML code.

The tool runs entirely in your browser: your logo never leaves your device, no account is required and processing is instant. It is ideal for webmasters preparing a new site, creators launching an installable web app, online merchants editing a store and developers shipping a flawless PWA.

Why is a favicon essential?

The favicon is the first thing your visitors notice: in the tab, bookmarks, history and mobile home screen. Without one, your site shows a generic empty icon; with one, it becomes instantly recognizable and builds more trust. It is also a marker of professionalism: sites that take care of their favicon project a more serious image, a detail that matters for a blog, a store or a SaaS.

And in 2026, a good favicon is a technical requirement: search engines and app directories rely on these icons for result display, and PWAs require them to be installable. It is no longer a detail — it is a standard.

favicon.ico, PNG, SVG: which format to choose?

The right approach is not to choose one format but to provide them all. Multi-size ICO (16, 32, 48 px) is the historical Windows format; PNG is the universal building block of modern browsers; vector SVG offers perfect sharpness on HiDPI screens and enlarged tabs. The kit completes the set with the Apple Touch Icon (180 px) and PWA icons (192 and 512 px), all declared in a standard manifest.

In practice, each browser picks the most suitable declaration itself: declaring several formats does not slow anything down, but guarantees maximum compatibility. That is exactly what the tool generates, with ready-to-paste code.

PWA and maskable icons: prepare an installable app

A Progressive Web App stands out from a classic page thanks to its installability: it needs a correct web manifest and icons at the dimensions required by Android and Chrome. The maskable icon fills the whole square to adapt to crop masks (round, rounded, square): the safe zone is a central circle covering 80 %, which is why the generator automatically adds this variant and its purpose: maskable declaration.

With the provided manifest (name, short_name, colors, icons), your app becomes installable in one click on the home screen. A valuable asset to retain visitors and turn a site into an app.

Apple Touch Icon and Safari: shine on iOS and macOS

On iPhone and iPad, Safari (and iOS browsers) display a dedicated icon on the home screen: a 180 px square PNG named apple-touch-icon.png. On macOS, Safari and bookmarks also use these icons. Providing a polished Apple Touch Icon guarantees a natively professional look across the whole Apple ecosystem, with no extra setup.

An optimized favicon, an asset for your SEO

The favicon contributes to the perceived quality of your site: light pages, crisp icons and a clear identity are positive signals for your visitors, and therefore for your organic search rankings. By using an optimized PNG and a SVG, you avoid unnecessarily heavy files and keep flawless performance — including on mobile.

Who can benefit?

Webmasters and agencies preparing sites for their clients; developers shipping installable PWAs; online merchants who want a recognizable store; bloggers and creators who polish their brand; and any site owner who wants a professional look in seconds.

Whatever your level, the tool stays dead simple: image, text or emoji, a glance at the preview, one click to download. No sign-up is required for the free version.

Your logos never leave your device

Most online favicon generators ask you to upload your logo to their server. Volade does the opposite: everything happens in your browser. No image leaves your device, and no account is needed for the free version.

This choice has two immediate benefits. First, privacy: your logos, visuals and client files never pass through a third party. Second, speed and simplicity: no upload wait, the kit is generated as you customize, with no size or time limits.

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Your Volade subscription unlocks all our web tools, plus the browser, CMS, desktop and scripts — on all your devices.

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