Recommended favicon size

Client

Recommended favicon size answers usually list three numbers: 32, 180, and 512 pixels on a square canvas. See why each matters, check your upload, and export without leaving the browser.

Standard favicon sizes

Square PNGs are typical. Pick one target size below after upload, or use the favicon generator to download every common size at once.

SizeTypical use
16×16Classic browser tab icon (1× DPI)
32×32Tab icon on retina / Windows shortcut
48×48Windows site pinned tile
64×64High-DPI tab fallback, some extensions
96×96Google TV / some launcher grids
128×128Chrome Web Store listing icon
180×180Apple touch icon (iOS home screen)
192×192Android Chrome / manifest icon
256×256Desktop PWA / maskable baseline
512×512PWA splash / maskable icon

WordPress favicon size

Under Appearance → Customize → Site Icon, WordPress expects a square image at least 512×512 px. The CMS scales it down for browser tabs and the admin bar. Upload a logo, then export 512px below—or use the favicon generator for a full PNG set.

Favicon .ico size

A classic favicon.ico file is not one pixel dimension—it bundles multiple square layers (16×16, 32×32, 48×48 px are typical). Browsers pick the best layer for the tab. This page exports PNG at one size; download 16, 32, 48 px separately if you need to build an .ico offline.

We read width and height locally, then resize with center crop. Max 8 MB.

Export size

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Choose the pixel size your HTML link, manifest, or platform expects. Preview shows how center crop will look at that size.

Common use cases

  • Pick a sane default set for a startup launch or side project.
  • Replace outdated blog advice that mentions only favicon.ico.
  • Standardize icons across microsites in one session.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Following a decade-old 16×16-only tutorial

    Modern displays expect 32×32 tab PNG at minimum.

  • Skipping touch icons on mobile-first products

    Add 180×180 apple-touch-icon even if tabs look fine.

FAQ

What is the recommended favicon size in 2026?

32×32, 180×180, and 512×512 px PNG squares cover most sites.

Do I still need favicon.ico?

Many stacks use PNG link tags only; add ICO if legacy requirements exist.

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