Favicon Sizes

The definitive guide to favicon sizes and formats for 2026. Ensure your brand looks crisp on every device.

Dimensions16x16
FormatPNG
Primary UsageLegacy browser tabs, low-res displays.
Dimensions32x32
FormatPNG
Primary UsageStandard browser tabs, taskbars.
Dimensions48x48
FormatICO
Primary UsageWindows desktop shortcuts, legacy fallbacks.
Dimensions180x180
FormatPNG
Primary UsageApple Touch Icon (iOS, iPadOS).
Dimensions192x192
FormatPNG
Primary UsageAndroid Chrome PWA icon.
Dimensions512x512
FormatPNG
Primary UsageAndroid PWA splash screen.
DimensionsAny
FormatSVG
Primary UsageThe modern standard. Infinite resolution.

Desktop

Desktop browsers primarily use the SVG favicon. If not available, they fall back to the 32x32 PNG or the .ico file.

Mobile

iOS requires the 180x180 Apple Touch Icon. Android uses icons defined in the Web Manifest (192x192 and 512x512).

PWA

Progressive Web Apps require maskable icons to ensure they look native when the OS applies shapes to the icon.

Favicon Size Blueprint

Navigating the landscape of Favicon Sizes requires knowledge of current standards. This blueprint outlines the exact requirements for the current ecosystem.

The Essential Set

  • 48x48
    The desktop standard for ICO files and Google Search.
  • 180x180
    The high-density 'Retina' standard for Apple devices.
  • 192x192
    The baseline standard for Android PWA installation.
  • 512x512
    The requirement for PWA splash screens and stores.

Expert Implementation Strategy

Our 2026 recommendation is the "Clean Stack" approach: Use one favicon.svg for modern desktop browsers, one 180x180 PNG for Apple, and a multi-resolution ICO for everything else.

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2026

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