HTML Favicons

Comprehensive guide to HTML favicon implementation and optimization

Quick Start

Basic Implementation

<!-- Basic favicon -->
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">
<link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">

<!-- PNG alternatives -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">

File Requirements

favicon.ico - 16x16, 32x32
favicon-32x32.png
favicon-16x16.png

Formats

ICO

Ext:.ico
Sizes:16x16, 32x32, 48x48
Support:Universal
✓ Compact, multi-size
✗ Limited colors

PNG

Ext:.png
Sizes:16x16 to 512x512
Support:All modern
✓ High quality
✗ Larger files

SVG

Ext:.svg
Sizes:Scalable
Support:Modern only
✓ Scalable, small
✗ Limited support

Platforms

Desktop

Sizes:
16x16, 32x32
Format:
ICO/PNG

iOS

Sizes:
180x180
Format:
PNG

Android

Sizes:
192x192
Format:
PNG

Windows

Sizes:
144x144
Format:
PNG

Best Practices

Size

Keep under 10KB

💡 Use compression tools

Format

Use ICO for compatibility

💡 Provide multiple formats

Design

Recognizable at 16x16

💡 High contrast

Ready to implement perfect favicons? Start with the basic HTML!

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