Favicon Sizes Explained
Browsers, operating systems, and install prompts each request a different favicon resolution. This guide maps every common size to its surface so you know exactly what to generate from one source image.
16×16 and 32×32 power browser tabs and bookmarks on standard- and 2× displays. They belong inside favicon.ico and as optional standalone PNGs.
48×48 and 64×64 cover Windows Explorer, taskbar pins, and some search snippets.
128×128 and 256×256 are used inside multi-size .ico files and high-DPI Windows UI.
180×180 is the apple-touch-icon for iOS home screen. 192×192 and 512×512 are required for Android and Chromium PWA install UIs.
How it works
- 1
Pick a square source
512×512 PNG or SVG with a square viewBox.
- 2
Export the full set
Use our favicon generator for .ico, apple-touch-icon, and manifest PNGs.
- 3
Link each size
Copy paste-ready <link> tags from the package README or HTML generator guide.
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Generate every favicon size
Favicon GeneratorFAQ
How many favicon sizes do I actually need?+
Minimum: multi-size .ico (16/32/48) + 180 apple-touch-icon. Recommended: add 192 and 512 for PWA.
Can one image work for all sizes?+
Yes — start from 512×512 or SVG and export every size programmatically. Never upscale a tiny logo.
Which size matters most for SEO?+
Google uses at least 48×48 in search. Ship 48 inside your .ico and as a standalone PNG.