Favicon Generator from Text
Favicon Generator from Text
Create a clean favicon from text, initials, brand letters, or short names. Choose colors, shape, font style, size, and download a PNG website icon with copy-ready HTML favicon tags.
A favicon is the small icon shown in browser tabs, bookmarks, mobile shortcuts, and search results. Use 1–3 clear letters, strong contrast, and a simple shape so the icon stays readable at small sizes.
Create your text favicon
Live favicon preview
Copy-ready favicon HTML
Your favicon HTML tags will appear here.
In WordPress, the easiest option is Appearance → Customize → Site Identity → Site Icon. Upload a square PNG, ideally 512 × 512 pixels.
What is a favicon generator from text?
A favicon generator from text creates a small website icon using letters, initials, or short brand text. It is useful when you need a clean icon quickly but do not have a full logo yet.
This tool creates a favicon directly in your browser. You can choose the text, color, background, shape, size, and style, then download the icon as a PNG file.
How to create a favicon from text
- Enter your brand initials, short name, or 1–3 letters.
- Choose a background color and text color with strong contrast.
- Select a rounded, square, or circle shape.
- Choose the favicon size you want to download.
- Click “Download PNG” and upload the icon to your website.
Best favicon sizes
- 32 × 32: Common browser favicon size.
- 48 × 48: Useful for browser and desktop contexts.
- 180 × 180: Common Apple touch icon size.
- 512 × 512: Best upload size for WordPress site icon and app-style icons.
Tips for a better text favicon
- Use 1–3 letters for better readability at small sizes.
- Use high contrast between text and background.
- Avoid long words because they become unreadable in browser tabs.
- Use a simple shape and avoid too many details.
- Download 512 × 512 for WordPress site icon upload.
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FAQ
What is a favicon?
A favicon is the small website icon shown in browser tabs, bookmarks, shortcuts, and sometimes search results.
Can I create a favicon from initials?
Yes. This tool is designed for initials, short brand names, letters, and text-based website icons.
What favicon size should I use for WordPress?
For WordPress Site Icon, use a square image at least 512 × 512 pixels. This tool can create a 512 × 512 PNG.
Does this tool create ICO files?
This version creates PNG favicons, which are widely supported by modern browsers and WordPress. You can upload the PNG directly as a site icon.
Is my favicon uploaded or stored?
No. The favicon is generated inside your browser. Your text and icon are not uploaded or stored on WordPress or Hostinger.
What makes a good favicon?
A good favicon is simple, high contrast, readable at small sizes, and visually connected to your brand.
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