Turn a square image into a multi-size .ico favicon file, right in your browser.
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A 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 favicon bundle is generated automatically from your image.
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- Runs entirely in your browser — your image is never uploaded
- Bundles 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 sizes into one .ico file
- Free, no account required
How it works
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Upload the image you want to convert.
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Conversion happens instantly in your browser — no upload, no waiting.
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Preview the result before downloading.
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Download the converted file.
Why use this tool
Every image task, one place
Resize, compress, convert, crop, rotate, filter, and watermark — no need for a heavyweight photo editor.
100% private, always
Every tool runs entirely in your browser using the canvas API — your images are never uploaded to a server.
Works on any device
Runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android — nothing to install, nothing to trust but the tab.
Instant results
No queues and no desktop app to wait on — edits and conversions finish the moment you make them.
Convert to any format
Move between JPG, PNG, WebP, and ICO — output stays sharp, with quality settings when you need control.
Free, always
Every tool here is free to use, with no watermarks, size limits, or forced trial period.
Frequently asked questions
The tool bundles the standard 16x16, 32x32, and 48x48 pixel versions into a single unified .ico file.
While a square is best, non-square images are automatically center-cropped before being downsized to prevent distortion.
Yes, if you upload a transparent PNG, the resulting favicon will correctly maintain that transparency in the browser tab.
While modern sites often use PNGs or SVGs, a fallback `favicon.ico` at the root is still a best practice for legacy systems and RSS readers.
Downscaling a complex photo to 16 pixels inevitably loses detail; for best results, use a simple, high-contrast logo.
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