Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about favicons, formats, and deployment.

What is a favicon?

A favicon is the small icon shown in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results. It helps users recognize your site instantly.

What is favicon.ico and do I still need one?

Yes. The .ico format is still the fallback for older browsers and some tools. Our generator includes a multi-resolution .ico automatically.

What is an SVG favicon?

SVG favicons scale perfectly at any size and can adapt to dark mode. We include one in every package, plus PNG fallbacks.

My new favicon isn't showing up. How do I fix it?

Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Clear your cache or hard-refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R / Cmd+Shift+R) after deploying new files.

What is apple-touch-icon?

A 180×180 PNG used when users add your site to their iPhone or iPad home screen. We generate it and include the correct link tag.

Do I need all those link tags?

For maximum compatibility across browsers, iOS, Android, and PWAs, yes. Each tag serves a specific platform or use case.

Is my image uploaded to your servers?

No. Favicon Generator processes everything in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

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