256×256 Favicon Generator
Two hundred fifty-six pixels supports macOS contexts where Safari and system UI display larger favicons than standard tabs, including certain pinned tab states and preview panels.
256×256
Dimensions
256×256
Primary use
macOS Safari pinned tabs and high-resolution shortcut previews
Filename
favicon-256x256.png
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Generate your 256×256 Favicon
Optimized for 256×256 PNG
Upload your image below. The package includes all standard favicon sizes.
256×256 output specification
- favicon-256x256.png (256×256)
- PNG export
- favicon.ico (multi-size)
- apple-touch-icon.png
- android-chrome-192x192.png
- android-chrome-512x512.png
- site.webmanifest
HTML code snippet
Add this tag to reference your 256×256 favicon in HTML.
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="256x256" href="/favicon-256x256.png" />Nearby favicon sizes
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Frequently asked questions
- 1Where is a 256×256 favicon used?
- macOS Safari pinned tabs and high-resolution shortcut previews.
- 2What format should a 256×256 favicon be?
- PNG is the modern default for a 256×256 favicon. ICO is recommended only when bundled into a multi-resolution favicon.ico file for legacy compatibility.
- 3Should I include 256×256 in my favicon package?
- Yes, if any of your target platforms or devices reference 256×256 in their documentation or manifest requirements. A complete package reduces missing-icon requests and inconsistent rendering.
- 4How do I add a 256×256 favicon to my website?
- Generate the file, upload it to your site root or public folder, then reference it with a link tag in your HTML head or platform-specific metadata configuration.
- 5Can I generate only a 256×256 favicon?
- You can export a 256×256 asset directly, but we recommend shipping a full favicon package so tabs, bookmarks, iOS home screens, and Android install prompts all receive the correct size.