Favicon Generator
Generate a favicon PNG from initials or short text.
Generate a favicon PNG from initials or short text.
This free Favicon Generator from KX Toolkit is part of our all-in-one online toolkit. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device for client-side operations. 100% free, forever - no paywall, no credit card, no trial.
How to use the Favicon Generator
- Drop your image into the upload area, or click to browse.
- Pick the output format, size or compression level.
- Click "Process" - the tool runs and shows a preview.
- Download the result. Most tools delete your file from the server immediately after.
What you can do with the Favicon Generator
- Optimise images for web pages and faster Core Web Vitals.
- Resize photos for social media specs (1080×1080, 1200×630, etc.).
- Convert HEIC, AVIF or WebP to a more compatible format.
- Strip EXIF metadata before sharing photos online.
Why use KX Toolkit's Favicon Generator
- Browser-based: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android - no install, no extension.
- Privacy-first: Client-side tools never upload your data; server-side tools delete files right after processing.
- Mobile-friendly: Full feature parity on phones and tablets - not a stripped-down view.
- Fast: Optimised for instant feedback. No artificial waiting screens, no email-gated downloads.
- One hub for everything: 300+ tools across SEO, text, image, PDF, code, color, calculators and more - skip switching between sites.
Tips for the best results
Compress your image AFTER resizing - running them in that order produces smaller files at the same visual quality.
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How do I generate a favicon from initials or short text?
Type one or two characters into the text field and the favicon is rendered immediately. Choose a background colour, a font and a corner radius to suit your branding. Download a single PNG or grab the full set with all the standard favicon sizes packaged together. The text favicon is a quick way to brand a site before you have a proper logo, and it scales cleanly to small sizes because it does not rely on fine illustration detail.
What sizes are included in the generated favicon set?
The full set includes 16, 32, 48, 96, 128, 192, 256 and 512 pixels as PNG files, plus an ICO that bundles 16, 32 and 48 sizes for older browsers. There is also an Apple touch icon at 180 pixels. Together those cover every modern browser, mobile home screen icon and PWA install prompt. The download is a ZIP archive with a sample HTML snippet that shows exactly which link tags to add to your site head section.
Should I use one or two letters for the favicon?
One letter is the safest choice because it stays readable at 16 by 16 pixels, which is the size most browser tabs render. Two letters can work if they are wide and bold, like CN or TX, but narrow combinations like II or MM start to overlap. The tool offers a tiny pixel preview that shows what the favicon will look like at the smallest size, so you can spot a readability problem before you ship the icon.
Can I upload my own logo instead of using initials?
Yes. Switch the source from text to image and upload a PNG, JPG or SVG. The tool rescales it down to all the standard favicon sizes. SVG produces the cleanest result because it can be rendered sharply at any size, while PNG is fine if the source is at least 512 by 512 pixels. The output set is the same as for the text version, so you get every size you need in a single ZIP.
How do I install the favicon on my website?
Unzip the downloaded files into a folder on your server, then add the link tags from the included sample HTML into your page head section. The browser picks the right size automatically based on the device. After you upload the new files, force refresh the page or clear the favicon cache, since browsers cache favicons aggressively and may keep showing the previous icon for a while. Check on a phone too, since mobile home screen icons use a different size.
Does the generator upload my favicon images anywhere?
No. The favicon is rendered entirely in your browser using a canvas element, and the ZIP file is created locally before being offered as a download. Nothing is sent to a server, which is helpful when the favicon includes a logo for an internal tool or a brand that has not been publicly announced. There is no signup and no rate limit, so you can iterate on different designs and colours until you are happy with the result.
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