Browser-based · Transparent ICO · No upload

Free ICO Generator

Upload a PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG image and generate favicon.ico directly. Transparent images stay transparent, and your files are processed locally in your browser.

Upload image Keep transparency Generate favicon.ico No login
1Upload image
2Generate ICO
3Download icon

Click or drag an image here

Supports PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP and SVG. Transparent PNG, WebP and SVG images keep their transparent areas automatically.

Default: 16×16 + 32×32 + 48×48 favicon.ico Generates a classic multi-size favicon.ico by default with no crop, no stretch, no background fill and no padding. Add 256×256 when you need a larger Windows icon.
Advanced options Sizes, crop mode, background fill, padding
Size presets Quickly choose a common ICO set
ICO sizes 16×16, 32×32 and 48×48 are selected by default

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Why use 169996 to generate favicon.ico?

A fast icon tool for website owners, indie developers, designers, ecommerce sellers and landing page builders.

Simpler workflow

The main interface focuses on upload, generate and download, while Advanced options stay open by default so size, fit, background and padding settings are always visible.

Transparency support

Transparent PNG, WebP and SVG files keep transparency automatically. JPG files do not support transparency.

Browser-based processing

Your image is not uploaded to a server. The conversion runs locally in your browser.

How to use favicon.ico on your website

After downloading the generated favicon.ico file, upload it to your website root directory and add this tag inside your HTML head.

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico">

FAQ

Does this ICO generator upload my image?

No. This tool uses browser Canvas and JavaScript to process your image locally. Your image is not uploaded to the 169996 server.

Why are 16, 32 and 48 selected by default?

These three sizes provide broad favicon compatibility without unnecessarily increasing file size. 24×24, 64×64, 128×128 and 256×256 remain available when you need them.

Why is background fill off by default?

The safest default is to preserve the original image and its alpha channel. Turn on background fill only when you intentionally want to replace transparency with a solid color.

Can I use the generated icon on a commercial website?

Yes. The output is generated from the image you upload. Make sure you own the rights to the original image or logo.