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Favicon.io
What it is
Favicon.io is a free web tool for creating favicon packages from images, text, emoji, or SVG files. Image conversion happens in the browser and downloads a ZIP of favicon and app icon sizes. The text generator supports letters, initials, Unicode characters, font choices, background shapes, and custom colors. Users can search its emoji library by name, symbol, or category, or provide an SVG upload or pasted code for browser rendering. Generated packages include favicon.ico, PNG icons, an Apple Touch Icon, Android icons, and a web manifest for browser tabs, mobile home screens, and installable web apps. A separate checker examines a site's HTML and server responses to preview reachable favicon files and identify missing ones. Setup guides cover WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace. The privacy policy says personal information is collected when voluntarily submitted, and third-party services use cookies, collect usage data, and display ads. Emoji downloads use Twemoji graphics under CC-BY 4.0 with attribution details; users are responsible for having permission or a license for images they convert.
For and against
For
- Free favicon generation and conversion tools.
- Creates packages from images, text, emoji, or SVG.
- Includes PNG icons and favicon.ico.
- Package includes a web manifest.
- Checker can identify missing favicon files.
Against
- SVG export is not supported.
- Users must have rights to converted images.
- Third-party services use cookies and display ads.
The verdict
Favicon.io brings several favicon creation methods, packaged exports, and a site checker into one web service. Check image permissions before converting, and note that the listed export formats do not include SVG.
Who it suits
It suits website owners who need favicon files for browsers, mobile home screens, or installable web apps. It also offers a checker and setup guidance for WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace sites.
Plans and prices
Free
Free favicon generation, conversion, emoji library, and checker tools
Read 4 Oct 2026 · favicon.io
On the record
- Data collection detail
- The privacy policy says image-conversion tools do not request an email address, account, payment, or free-form text for product research questions.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Emoji library
- The emoji library lets users search by name, symbol, or category and download complete favicon packages.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Emoji licensing
- Emoji downloads use Twemoji graphics licensed under CC-BY 4.0 and include attribution details.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Favicon checker
- The checker analyzes a website’s HTML and server responses to preview reachable favicon files and identify missing ones.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Image conversion
- Image conversion runs in the browser and downloads a ZIP containing favicon and app icon sizes.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site provides setup guides for adding favicons to WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace websites.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies John Sorrentino as its creator and says he built Favicon.io to make favicon creation simple.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Package contents
- Generated packages include favicon.ico, PNG icons, an Apple Touch Icon, Android icons, and a web manifest.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says personal information is collected when voluntarily submitted and that third-party services use cookies, collect usage data, and display ads.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Favicon.io provides free tools to create favicon packages from images, text, emoji, or SVG files.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site says users can contact John Sorrentino through X/Twitter or by email at [email protected].favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported use cases
- The generated files cover browser tabs, iPhone and iPad home screens, Android home screens, and installable web apps.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- SVG conversion
- The SVG converter accepts an uploaded SVG or pasted SVG code and renders it in the browser.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Text generator
- The text generator supports letters, initials, Unicode characters, fonts, background shapes, and custom colors.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Usage responsibility
- The terms say users are responsible for having permission or a license to use images they convert.favicon.io · read 4 Oct 2026
