What exactly is a favicon?

A favicon is that stylish little icon that is displayed in your browser next to the website address (See the sample picture above). If you're wondering where the name came from then its short for "Favourites Icon". Its called that because if your visitors add your site to their favourites then it will also shows up on their list making your site stand out that little bit more.

Why would I want one then?

Most professional websites usually have them so having one will not only put your site alongside the pros but also help distinguish you from the rest.

How do I get one?

If you want one then it's extremely easy with our favicon generator. All you need is an image (any size will do), submit it using the form below and after a couple of seconds you'll get your image back compressed and resized for use as a favicon. It really is that simple!

Which browsers are favicons compatible with?

Most versions of the major browsers support favicons. Some examples include Internet Explorer 5/6/7/8+, Firefox 1/2/3+, Mozilla 1/2+, Netscape 7+, Opera 7+, Avant 1.1, Konqueror 3+, Safari and many more.