About the Favicon Generator
Favicon Generator is a free online tool that works directly in your browser — no downloads, no registration, and no watermarks. Because every step happens locally on your device, it is also one of the most private ways to handle this task.
Generate favicon.ico and all PNG sizes (16-512px) from any image in seconds. The tool works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS — anything that runs a modern browser — and it is completely free for personal and commercial use.
Key Features
100% private processing
Files are processed with JavaScript inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so nothing can be intercepted, stored or leaked.
Quality you control
Adjustable settings and a live preview let you check the result before downloading — no blind conversions.
Completely free, no limits
No trial periods, no watermarks, no daily quotas and no account requirement — every feature is free for personal and commercial use.
Works on any device
Runs in Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. If it has a modern browser, it works.
Instant results
Because there is no upload or download queue, processing starts the moment you add a file and usually finishes in seconds.
Batch friendly
Where the task allows it, you can drop several files at once and download the results together as a ZIP.
How to Use the Favicon Generator — Step by Step
Add your file
Click the upload area or drag and drop your file directly onto it. On phones you can pick from your gallery or camera.
Choose your settings
Adjust the options that appear — quality, size, format or layout depending on the tool. Sensible defaults are pre-selected, so you can also skip straight ahead.
Run the tool
Press the action button and watch the progress bar. Everything happens locally, so speed depends only on your device — not on a server queue.
Download the result
Preview the output where available, then click download. Multiple output files are automatically bundled into a convenient ZIP archive.
Why Use an Online Favicon Generator Tool?
Browsers request favicons in a surprising number of sizes: 16 px for tabs, 32 px for desktop shortcuts, 180 px for Apple touch icons, 192 and 512 px for Android home screens and PWA manifests. Generating them individually is tedious; this tool produces the complete set — including a multi-size favicon.ico — from one square source image in a single click, packaged as a ZIP ready to drop into your site root.
Every operation is powered by your browser's built-in graphics engine rather than a remote server. That is why there is no upload wait, no queue, and no privacy trade-off: the pixels of your photo are handled by your own device from start to finish.
Compared with traditional options, this approach removes every common friction point: no purchase or subscription, no installer that needs admin rights, no upload wait, and no wondering what happens to your file on someone else's server. For occasional and everyday use alike, the browser has quietly become the best place to do this job.
Onnax Tools vs. Traditional Software
| Aspect | Onnax Tools (this tool) | Desktop software / upload services |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, unlimited | Often $10–25/month subscription |
| Installation | None — works in any browser | Download and install required |
| File privacy | Files never leave your device | Files uploaded to company servers* |
| Registration | Not required | Account usually required |
| Watermarks | Never | Common on free tiers |
| Works on phones | Yes, fully responsive | Often desktop-only |
*Applies to upload-based online services; desktop software keeps files local but must be purchased and installed.
Common Use Cases
- Social media managers producing correctly sized visuals for every platform
- Designers doing quick edits without opening heavyweight software
- Students and teachers preparing images for presentations and printed materials
- Anyone freeing up phone storage by shrinking photo collections
- Online sellers preparing product photos that meet marketplace size and format rules
- Bloggers and site owners optimizing images for faster page loads and better SEO
📖 Want the full walkthrough? Read our detailed guide: How to Create a Favicon in Your Browser — Free, Private & Fast