How to Use Favicon Generator – Simple Step by Step

🎯 What is a Favicon?

A favicon is the tiny logo you see in browser tabs, bookmarks, and mobile home screens. It makes your website look professional and helps users recognize your site quickly.

🚀 Easy 4-Step Process

Step 1: Add Your Image

Choose any of these easy methods:

📤 Upload from Computer

• Click the dashed box area

• Select any image from your computer

• Supported: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP

🌐 Use Image URL

• Click “Image URL” tab

• Paste direct image link from web

• Great for images from Google or other websites

🔤 Create Text Logo

• Click “Text Logo” tab

• Type 1-3 letters (like “AB” or “XYZ”)

• Choose your favorite color

• Perfect if you don’t have a logo

Step 2: Make It Look Perfect

Use simple sliders to adjust your image:

🔄 Basic Adjustments

• Rotation: Turn your image left or right

• Size: Make it bigger or smaller

🎨 Background Options

• Color: Pick any background color

• Transparent: Remove background completely

📐 Shape & Layout

• Round Corners: Make edges soft or sharp

• Padding: Add space around your image

✨ Image Quality

• Brightness: Make image lighter or darker

• Contrast: Make colors pop more

Step 3: Choose What You Need

Select which file types you want:

✅ ICO File – Works everywhere (must have)
✅ PNG 16×16 – Standard browser size
✅ PNG 32×32 – Better quality version
✅ Apple 180×180 – For iPhone home screens
✅ SVG – For modern browsers
✅ WebP – Smaller file size

Pro Tip: Just keep all checked for best results!

Step 4: Download & Use

📥 Download Everything

• Click “Download All Selected Formats”

• Get a ZIP file with all your favicons

• Extract the ZIP file on your computer

👀 See Live Previews

• Check how it looks in browser tabs

• See mobile home screen appearance

• Preview bookmark and dark mode versions

💡 Quick Setup Guides

For WordPress Users

1. Download your favicon pack

2. Go to WordPress Admin → Appearance → Customize

3. Find “Site Identity” or “Favicon” option

4. Upload the favicon.ico file

5. Save changes – done!

For Website Builder Users

1. Download your favicons

2. Go to your website builder settings

3. Look for “Favicon” or “Browser Icon”

4. Upload the favicon.ico file

5. Publish your site

For Custom Websites

1. Download all files

2. Upload them to your website’s main folder

3. That’s it – browsers will automatically find them!

⚡ Time-Saving Features

Quick Presets (Sidebar)

Click these buttons for automatic setup:

WordPress – Perfect settings for WordPress sites
PWA – Best for mobile apps
iOS – Optimized for iPhones/iPads
Android – Best for Android devices

One-Click Tools

Auto Crop – Smartly focuses on your image
Quality Boost – Makes image look sharper
Reset – Start fresh anytime

🎯 Pro Tips for Best Results

Image Do’s & Don’ts

✅ DO use simple, clear images
✅ DO use square-shaped photos
✅ DO use high contrast colors
✅ DO test different sizes in preview

❌ DON’T use busy, detailed images
❌ DON’T use long text (max 3 letters)
❌ DON’T use dark on dark colors

File Management

• Keep all downloaded files together

• Use the same favicon across all your websites

• Update your favicon when you rebrand

• Test on different devices and browsers

🔒 Your Privacy Matters

100% Safe & Private

• Your images never leave your computer

• No registration required

• No watermarks added

• No file size limits

• Works completely in your browser

❓ Need Help?

Common Questions

Q: My favicon isn’t showing up?
A: Clear your browser cache (Ctrl+F5) and wait a few hours

Q: Which format should I use?
A: Download all formats – they work together for different devices

Q: Can I use any image?
A: Yes! But simple, square images work best

Q: Is this really free?
A: Yes! No hidden costs, no signup, no limits

Q: How often should I update my favicon?
A: Only when you change your logo or branding

🎉 You’re Ready!

Quick Start

1. Upload your image

2. Make quick adjustments

3. Download all formats

4. Upload to your website

Remember

• It’s normal if favicon doesn’t show immediately

• Different browsers may take time to update

• Always test on multiple devices

Your professional favicon is just 2 minutes away! Start by uploading your image above! 🚀