About text favicons
This tool creates a favicon from text or an emoji — type one to three characters, pick colours and a shape, and download a PNG favicon. A favicon is the small icon shown in browser tabs and bookmarks. It runs in your browser.
How Favicon from Text works
How to use it
- Type initials, a letter or an emoji.
- Choose the background and text colours and a shape.
- Preview at real sizes and download the PNG.
How it works
Your text is drawn onto a square canvas with your chosen background, shape and colours, then exported as a PNG. The live previews show how it looks at 64, 32 and 16 pixels — the common favicon sizes.
Common uses
- Make a quick favicon
- Create a letter or initials icon
- Use an emoji as a favicon
- Brand a site or app
- Prototype a logo mark
- Generate a tab icon
- Make a placeholder favicon
- Design a simple avatar
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a favicon from text?
Type your text, pick colours and a shape, then download the PNG.
Can I use an emoji?
Yes — type or paste an emoji as the text.
What size is the download?
64×64 PNG; previews show 32 and 16 too.
Can browsers use a PNG favicon?
Yes — modern browsers accept PNG; you can also convert it to .ico.
Is my input uploaded?
No — it is rendered in your browser.
How do I add it to my site?
Link it in your HTML head with a favicon link tag.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.