Favicon Generator — text / emoji to a site icon in seconds
The favicon generator turns one or two characters or an emoji into a website icon: pick background, text color and shape (circle / rounded / square), preview live, and export a 512×512 PNG to use as a favicon or convert to .ico. Shape Cat generates it locally, nothing uploaded.
Favicon Generator is a free online tool from Shape Cat that runs entirely in your browser - open it, do it, and download the result. Nothing is uploaded, there's no sign-up and no limits.
Type 1–2 characters or one emoji. Downloads a 512×512 PNG — use as favicon or convert to .ico.
How to use favicon generator
- 1Type 1–2 characters or one emoji (like 🐱).
- 2Pick background, text color and shape.
- 3Check the live preview on the right.
- 4Hit Download PNG and reference it in your <head>.
Why use Shape Cat's Favicon Generator?
- Fast: no design app — a few seconds to an icon.
- Local: nothing uploaded, fully private.
- Enough: a 512×512 PNG modern browsers accept directly, or convert to .ico.
Frequently asked questions
Is the export an .ico?
It's a 512×512 PNG. Modern browsers accept PNG favicons (<link rel="icon" href="/icon.png">). If you need a classic .ico, run the PNG through any PNG→ICO converter.
Can I use an emoji?
Yes — paste an emoji into the field and it renders with your system's color emoji font.
Updated · shape cat team
Sources, review and limits
Last verified
2026-06-17
Author
Shape Cat editorial desk
Reviewer
Brand asset review
Primary sources
- Browser Canvas and SVG export APIs
- Color and typography heuristics maintained in the site tools
- User-entered brand names, colors and prompts
Brand kits are creative starting points, not trademark, accessibility or brand-strategy advice. Test contrast, licensing and legal clearance before launch.