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Favicon Tutorial

Upload an image (PNG, JPEG, JPG) to convert it into a favicon. You can either click to upload or drag & drop an image into the designated area. Once uploaded, you'll see options to download the favicon in various sizes.

What is a Favicon?

A favicon, short for "favorite icon," is a small, 16x16 pixels or 32x32 pixels, icon associated with a particular website or webpage. It is displayed in the browser's address bar, bookmarks, and tab titles, enhancing the site's identity and visibility.

History of the Favicon
  • First Introduced: Favicons were first introduced by Microsoft with Internet Explorer 5 in 1999.
  • Early Use: Initially, favicons were static .ico files placed in the root directory of a website.
  • Evolution: Over time, favicons evolved to support various file formats (like PNG, GIF, and SVG) and sizes to accommodate different devices and resolutions, including high-DPI displays and mobile devices.
Usage of Favicons

Favicons are used in various places to enhance user experience and brand recognition:

  • Browser Tabs: Displayed on the left side of the page title.
  • Bookmarks: Shown next to the title of the saved website.
  • History Lists: Appears alongside the title in the browsing history.
  • Shortcuts: Used in desktop and mobile browser shortcuts.
  • Search Results: Shown in some search engines next to the URL.
Steps to Create, Use and Test a Favicon
  1. Create the Favicon:
    • Design: Create a simple and recognizable icon, ideally 16x16 or 32x32 pixels.
    • File Formats: Save the icon in .ico format for wide compatibility. Other formats like PNG, GIF, and SVG can also be used for various resolutions and devices.
  2. Add Favicon to Your Website:
    • Save the Favicon: Save the favicon file as favicon.ico in the root directory of your website.
    • Include in HTML: Add a link to the favicon in the <head> section of your HTML file: 
      
    <link rel="icon" href="/path/to/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">
    <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/path/to/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">
  3. Additional File Types and Sizes (for various devices and resolutions):
    • Create multiple favicon files for different resolutions (e.g., 32x32, 48x48, 96x96, 180x180).
    • Use the following HTML to include different favicon types: 
      
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/path/to/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="96x96" href="/path/to/favicon-96x96.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/path/to/apple-touch-icon.png">
  4. Testing the Favicon:
    • Upload the favicon to your web server.
    • Clear your browser cache or open a private/incognito window.
    • Check if the favicon appears in the browser tab, bookmarks, and shortcuts.

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