Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about favicons, privacy, and using FetchFavicon — free tools that run entirely in your browser.
What is a favicon?
A favicon is the small icon shown in browser tabs, bookmarks, and mobile search results. It reinforces your brand on every visit and helps users recognize your site at a glance.
Is FetchFavicon free?
Yes — every tool is free, with no watermark, no signup, and no daily quota. A premium tier with batch processing and an API is on the roadmap.
Are files uploaded?
No. Every conversion runs in your browser using the Canvas API and WebAssembly. Your image never leaves your device, and we keep no copies because we never receive any.
What favicon sizes are generated?
Multi-size favicon.ico files typically include 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, and 256 px, plus 180×180 apple-touch-icon and 192/512 android-chrome PNGs for PWAs. The favicon package generator produces all of them in one ZIP.
What is a favicon and why does it matter for SEO?
A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results. Google now displays favicons next to results on mobile, so a crisp, recognizable icon directly affects branding and click-through rate.
Does this tool work on mobile?
Yes. The full converter, package generator, and previews are responsive and run on iOS Safari and Chrome for Android with no app install.
Can the generated favicon handle dark mode?
Use the SVG variant in your package and embed a prefers-color-scheme media query inside the SVG to swap fills automatically when the user switches themes.