Favicon Generator — Create Text Icons & Download PNG

Generate text-based favicons with custom background and text colors. Preview at 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64 pixels. Download as PNG instantly. 100% free and private.

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Free Online Favicon Generator — Create Text-Based Favicons

OptiDrop's Favicon Generator lets you create simple, clean text-based favicons for your website. Enter 1-2 characters, choose your colors, adjust the font size and corner radius, and preview the result at multiple sizes. Download the favicon as a PNG file.

Preview at Multiple Sizes

See your favicon at 16x16 (browser tab), 32x32 (taskbar), and 64x64 (high-DPI) pixels. The pixelated rendering shows exactly how your favicon will appear at each size, helping you choose the right design.

Download as PNG

Click "Download PNG" to save a 64x64 pixel version of your favicon. Browsers will automatically scale it down to 16x16 and 32x32 as needed. You can also rename the file to favicon.ico or use it directly as a PNG favicon.

100% Browser-Based

All rendering happens using HTML5 Canvas in your browser. No images are uploaded to any server. The tool is completely free and private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter 1-2 characters in the text field, choose a background color and text color, adjust the font size, and the tool generates a favicon preview at 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64 pixels. Click "Download PNG" to save the 64x64 version as a PNG file you can use as your website favicon.
Standard favicons are 16x16 pixels for browser tabs, 32x32 for taskbars, and 64x64 for high-DPI displays. This tool lets you preview at all three sizes. The 64x64 download provides the best quality and browsers will automatically scale it down as needed.
The generator uses a bold sans-serif font optimized for small sizes. This ensures your text favicon is readable even at 16x16 pixels. The font is rendered on a canvas element, so the output is a clean rasterized PNG.
Yes, OptiDrop's Favicon Generator is completely free. No account or sign-up is required. All processing happens in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. The downloaded PNG file is yours to use on any website.

Last updated: June 2026