The Privacy-First Favicon Generator
Creating a favicon is one of the first steps in launching a new website, but many online generators upload your private assets to their servers. PhotoDiet Favicon Generator is different. We use advanced browser-based technology (Canvas API) to resize and format your icons directly on your device. Your images never leave your computer.
Why do you need a Favicon?
A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is the small 16x16 or 32x32 pixel image that appears in browser tabs, bookmark lists, and history archives. While small, it plays a massive role in user experience and brand recognition.
- Brand Trust: Websites without favicons show a generic blank page symbol, which can make your site look unfinished or untrustworthy.
- SEO Benefits: Search engines like Google now display favicons directly in mobile search results (SERPs). A distinct icon can increase your click-through rate (CTR).
- Navigation: Users often have many tabs open. A clear favicon helps them identify your site instantly among the clutter.
Understanding Icon Sizes
Modern web development requires more than just a single favicon.ico file. To look good on all devices, you need a suite of icons:
- 16x16 & 32x32: The standard sizes for desktop browser tabs.
- 180x180 (Apple Touch Icon): Used when an iPhone or iPad user adds your website to their home screen.
- 192x192 & 512x512: Essential for Android devices and Progressive
Web Apps (PWA). These are defined in your
manifest.json.
How to Install Your Favicons
Once you download the ZIP file from PhotoDiet, follow these steps:
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Unzip the file and upload all images to your website's root directory
(e.g.,
public_html/). - Copy the HTML code provided in the generator results.
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Paste that code into the
<head>section of your website's HTML templates. - Clear your browser cache to see the changes immediately.