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PNG to Favicon Converter

Convert PNG images to favicon ICO files with multiple sizes, full transparency support, and instant preview. Create perfect favicons for your website in seconds.

Drop your PNG image here

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Supports PNG files up to 10MB with transparency

How to Create a Favicon from PNG

  1. Upload your PNG image

    Drag and drop your PNG file or click to browse. Square images work best for favicons.

  2. Select favicon sizes

    Choose Standard for basic favicon or Apple Touch for iOS devices. You can also select individual sizes.

  3. Configure options

    Preserve transparency, enhance sharpness, or add rounded corners for iOS-style icons.

  4. Generate and download

    Click "Generate Favicon" and download your ICO file ready to use on your website.

Favicon Size Guide

16x16

Browser tabs, address bar - the classic favicon size used by all browsers.

32x32

Windows taskbar, browser bookmarks, and high-DPI browser tabs.

48x48

Windows desktop shortcuts and site icons.

180x180

Apple Touch Icon for iOS home screen bookmarks.

256x256

Windows 10/11 large icons and high-resolution displays.

Why PNG for Favicons?

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is the ideal source format for creating favicons because it supports full transparency with alpha channels, lossless compression, and crisp edges perfect for icons.

Our converter preserves your PNG's transparency when generating the favicon, ensuring your icon looks professional on any background. For best results, use a square PNG image with dimensions of at least 256x256 pixels.

Pro tip: Start with a high-resolution PNG (512x512 or larger) for the sharpest favicon at all sizes. Our tool will intelligently downscale while preserving details.

Frequently Asked Questions

For best results, use a square PNG image of at least 256x256 pixels. Larger images (512x512) will produce sharper favicons at all sizes. Non-square images will be cropped to fit.

Yes! When "Preserve PNG transparency" is enabled, your favicon will maintain full alpha transparency. This is perfect for icons that need to look good on any background color.

Upload favicon.ico to your website's root directory, then add this code to your HTML <head> section: <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico">. Most browsers will also automatically look for /favicon.ico.

ICO files can contain multiple sizes in one file, making them ideal for favicons. PNG favicons are single images and require multiple files for different sizes. ICO has better browser compatibility, especially with older browsers.

If your website visitors use iOS devices, yes! The 180x180 Apple Touch Icon appears when users add your site to their home screen. Use the "Apple Touch" preset to include this size in your favicon.

Welcome to SurITDev's official PNG to Favicon Converter. Our enterprise-grade utility allows you to instantly process your data securely in your browser without tracking or logging. This tool is fully optimized for speed, accuracy, and professional workflow.

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