What exactly is a favicon?

A favicon is that stylish little icon that is displayed in your browser next to the website address (See the sample picture above). Now look up in the address bar. See that little image? That very same 'Favicon' was made using this free tool. If you're wondering where the name came from then its short for "Favorites Icon". Its called that because when your visitors add your site to their favorites then it will also show up on their list making your site stand out that little bit more.

Why would I want one then?

Most professional websites usually have them so having one will not only put your site alongside the pros but also help distinguish you from the rest.

How do I get one?

If you want one then it's extremely easy with our favicon creator. All you need is an image (any size will do), submit it using the form below and after a couple of seconds you'll get your image back compressed and resized for use as a favicon. It really is that simple!

Which browsers are favicons compatible with?

Most versions of the major browsers support favicons. Some examples include Internet Explorer 5/6/7+, Firefox 1/2+, Mozilla 1/2+, Netscape 7+, Opera 7+, Avant 1.1, Konqueror 3+, Safari and many more.