Face Icons as Favicons

Recommended: ICO 16Γ—16, 32Γ—32, 48Γ—48

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Turn Your Face Icon Into a Favicon

A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and address bars. Using a face icon as a favicon is a fun way to give your personal website or blog a unique identity.

What Is a Favicon?

Favicons are tiny icons (typically 16Γ—16 to 48Γ—48 pixels) that identify your website in browser tabs and bookmarks. They appear in:

  • Browser tabs
  • Browser bookmarks
  • Browser history
  • Mobile home screen shortcuts
  • Search engine results (sometimes)

Export Options for Favicons

ICO format (recommended) Our ICO export bundles 16Γ—16, 32Γ—32, and 48Γ—48 versions into a single file β€” the traditional format supported by all browsers.

SVG format (modern) Modern browsers support SVG favicons, which scale perfectly at any size:

<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/favicon.svg" />

PNG fallback For maximum compatibility, use a 32Γ—32 PNG alongside your ICO:

<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png" />

Design Tips for Favicons

  • Keep it simple β€” at 16px, only bold shapes are visible
  • High contrast is essential β€” test on both light and dark browser themes
  • The face shape and hair are the most recognizable elements at tiny sizes
  • Avoid fine details like thin accessories β€” they disappear at favicon size