How does Microsoft Edge load favicons?

Microsoft Edge discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.

Does Microsoft Edge support SVG favicons?

Support varies by version and platform. Always provide PNG and ICO fallbacks even when shipping SVG.

Why is my favicon not updating in Microsoft Edge?

Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in Microsoft Edge.

Favicon for Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge inherits Chromium favicon behavior while integrating Windows shell features such as pinned tiles and taskbar previews.

Engine

blink

Preferred size

48×48

Formats

ICO, PNG, SVG, WEBP

Supported formats

ICO favicon support
PNG favicon support
SVG favicon support
WEBP favicon support
Preferred tab size: 48×48
Blink rendering engine

Browser-specific quirks

Windows pinning may request 48×48 layers from ICO files.
Edge Collections show favicons beside saved pages—small sizes must stay crisp.
IE mode tabs use different favicon pipelines—test legacy intranet pages separately.
Corporate antivirus can cache favicons at the network layer.
Edge mobile on iOS uses WebKit with Apple touch icon rules.

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Frequently asked questions

1How does Microsoft Edge load favicons?: Microsoft Edge discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.
2Does Microsoft Edge support SVG favicons?: Support varies by version and platform. Always provide PNG and ICO fallbacks even when shipping SVG.
3Why is my favicon not updating in Microsoft Edge?: Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in Microsoft Edge.