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No logo yet? Type one to three characters and get a clean favicon in every size.

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    Favicon HTML code

    Paste this inside the <head> of every page and upload the files from the ZIP to your site's root folder.

    A simple favicon from your initials

    A single bold letter is one of the most readable favicons you can make. Type your initials or the first letter of your brand, choose a font and colors, and the text to favicon generator centers it automatically. Letters on a solid background keep their shape even at 16×16 pixels.

    Choosing fonts and colors

    Heavy sans-serif fonts hold up best at small sizes. Use strong contrast between the text color and the background, for example white on a dark color. The font list uses fonts already on your device, so the file you download matches the preview exactly.

    When a text favicon is the right choice

    Text favicons are ideal for new projects, blogs, documentation sites and prototypes. You can replace them later with a full logo using the PNG to favicon converter. Add the generated code to your page with the favicon HTML guide.

    Text favicon FAQ

    How do you make a favicon?

    Upload your logo to a favicon generator, crop it into a square, choose a background and download the generated files. With InstantFavicon you can also build a favicon from text or an emoji. Then upload the files to your site and add the link tags.

    How do you create a favicon?

    Start with simple square artwork, resize it to 512×512 and export smaller versions at 16, 32, 48, 180 and 192 pixels. A favicon creator does this automatically and also produces favicon.ico and the HTML code. Check the result in the light and dark tab previews before you publish.

    What size is a favicon?

    The classic favicon is 16×16 pixels, and high-density screens use 32×32. Modern websites ship several sizes: 16, 32, 48, 180, 192 and 512 pixels. Our favicon size guide lists what each file is used for.

    What is a favicon used for?

    Favicons identify your site in browser tabs, bookmarks, history, home screen shortcuts and, on many devices, Google search results. A recognizable favicon builds trust, makes your site easier to find among open tabs and gives visitors a visual cue to come back.

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