Pick the converter for your file format
Every FaviconPal tool runs the same engine — the only thing that changes is the input decoder. Pick the converter that matches the file you already have:
The flagship converter. Small file size + transparency. Best for source files exported from modern design tools.
Live .jpg · .jpeg JPG to FaviconPhotos and flat icons exported as JPG (note: JPG has no alpha — use a flat background).
Live .svg SVG to FaviconVector source, any size. Sharpest result at 16×16 because the SVG is rasterized at full resolution first.
Live .avif AVIF to FaviconThe newest image format — smallest file size with full alpha. Decoded in your browser via WebCodecs.
LiveHow FaviconPal works
Pick the format card above. The page loads with no network requests beyond the static HTML.
Drop, paste or browse to add your source image. The preview grid shows the icon at every size instantly.
Get the favicon.ico, a full icon .zip, the ready-paste HTML snippet and the site.webmanifest in one click.
Conversion runs as JavaScript inside your browser tab. There is no upload step — disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool still works.
FaviconPal measures the actual processing time and output size for every conversion. No fake claims, no invented numbers — see the real values in your result panel.
No accounts. No watermark on output. No pop-up ads breaking the flow. Convert, download, done — in under 10 seconds.
What sizes does a favicon set include?
A complete favicon set generated by FaviconPal contains every size a modern browser, phone OS or desktop shortcut requests. Browsers do not need a single "right" size — they request the closest match to their display density, so producing the whole table guarantees a sharp result everywhere.
| File | Size | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
favicon.ico | 16, 32, 48 px in one file | Browsers, Windows shortcuts, legacy apps |
favicon-16x16.png | 16 × 16 | Browser tab on small displays |
favicon-32x32.png | 32 × 32 | Browser tab standard, taskbar |
apple-touch-icon.png | 180 × 180 | iOS home screen, pinned tabs in Safari |
android-chrome-192x192.png | 192 × 192 | Android home screen, PWA install |
android-chrome-512x512.png | 512 × 512 | Android splash screen, PWA store |
site.webmanifest | JSON manifest | Android Chrome install prompt, PWA metadata |
Every FaviconPal converter generates this entire package from any single input image. The HTML snippet and the site.webmanifest come ready to copy; drop them into your site head once and every platform is covered.
Why SVG is the best source for a favicon
Vector source files survive the 16×16 downscale better than any bitmap. Because FaviconPal rasterizes the SVG at a large size first (256×256) and then embeds the result inside the ICO, edges stay sharp at every smaller size. If you have a logo in any format, exporting it as SVG before running the converter gives the best result.
What if my icon looks blurry at 16×16?
Loss of detail at very small sizes is a limitation of the icon size, not of the converter. Design rule of thumb: a 16×16 icon needs bold shapes and high contrast — anything thinner than 1.5 px in source coordinates disappears after downscaling. The preview grid in each converter's result panel lets you check legibility before you commit to a download.
Frequently asked questions
What is FaviconPal?
FaviconPal is a free in-browser favicon generator that converts images (WebP, JPG, SVG, AVIF) to a complete favicon set: a single favicon.ico containing 16×16, 32×32 and 48×48 frames, plus PNG icons at every standard size, an Apple Touch Icon (180×180), Android Chrome icons (192×192 and 512×512) and a site.webmanifest. Everything runs locally in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Do I need to upload my image to a server?
No. FaviconPal runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. There is no upload, no server, and no third-party service that sees your file. You can disconnect your internet after opening any converter page and the tool still works. This makes it safe for sensitive designs, internal assets, or files under NDA.
What sizes does a favicon set include?
A complete favicon set from FaviconPal includes: favicon.ico (16×16, 32×32 and 48×48 stored inside one file), favicon-16x16.png, favicon-32x32.png, apple-touch-icon.png (180×180), android-chrome-192x192.png and android-chrome-512x512.png. These cover every major browser, iOS, Android and Windows shortcut — no platform asks for anything beyond this set today.
Which input format should I use?
Pick the converter that matches your source file. Use SVG if you have a vector logo — it scales to any size losslessly and gives the sharpest result at 16×16. Use PNG if you already have a transparent bitmap (the most common source). Use JPG for photos or non-transparent source images. Use WebP or AVIF for the smallest source file size (modern browsers only). All four converters are linked below the tool grid.
Can I make a transparent favicon?
Yes. Every FaviconPal converter supports a Keep alpha option that preserves the transparency of your source image. ICO supports transparency by storing the icon as PNG-encoded data inside the file (the Vista and later format). For icons that will sit on a light background, the White fill option removes the transparency and replaces it with solid white — useful when your source has stray semi-transparent pixels.
Do I need to know HTML to add the favicon to my site?
No. Each FaviconPal converter generates a ready-to-paste HTML snippet for your site head section. Copy the code from the result panel and paste it into the head of your homepage — that single step wires up the favicon on a static site, WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify or any other platform. The snippet also references site.webmanifest for the Android Chrome install banner.
More conversion tools
The flagship converter — small files with transparency.
.jpg → .icoJPG to ICOPhotos and flat icons (no alpha channel).
.svg → .icoSVG to ICOVector source, lossless at any target size.
.avif → .icoAVIF to ICONext-gen format with full alpha and smallest size.
Favicon guides
New to favicons? Start with the size chart and the setup walkthrough — both link straight back to the converter you need.