Favicon Sizes Guide: Complete Dimensions Reference (2026)

Confused about which favicon sizes you need? This complete guide covers all standard favicon dimensions for browsers, mobile devices, and platforms. Plus, download our free favicon size cheat sheet.

Quick Reference: Essential Favicon Sizes

Size	Platform/Use	Priority
16x16	Browser tab (fallback)	Required
32x32	Browser tab (standard)	Required
48x48	Windows shortcut	Recommended
180x180	iOS older devices	Recommended
192x192	Android/Chrome PWA	Recommended
512x512	iOS high-res, Android adaptive	Optional

Why Do You Need Multiple Favicon Sizes?

Different platforms and devices require different favicon sizes. Using multiple sizes ensures your icon looks crisp and professional everywhere:

Browser tabs: Small sizes (16x16, 32x32) for URL bar and tabs
Mobile devices: Larger sizes (180x180, 192x192) for home screen icons
High-DPI displays: 2x and 3x sizes for Retina displays
PWA apps: Specific sizes for installable web apps

Minimum Required: Just 2 Sizes

If you want to keep it simple, you only need two sizes to cover 95% of use cases:

✅

Essential Pair

32x32 px - For all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
192x192 px - For Android, Chrome PWA, and modern iOS

Platform-by-Platform Breakdown

Web Browsers

Modern browsers automatically use the most appropriate size from your HTML. Recommended sizes:

16x16 (legacy fallback)
32x32 (standard)
48x48 (larger displays)

iOS / iPhone / iPad

Apple devices use larger icons for "Add to Home Screen" feature:

180x180 (iPhone, iPad - standard)
167x167 (iPad Pro)
152x152 (iPad older models)
120x120 (iPhone older models)

Android

Android Chrome uses adaptive icons:

192x192 (standard PWA icon)
512x512 (high-resolution displays)

Windows

Windows uses favicons for desktop shortcuts:

48x48 (desktop shortcut)
32x32 (taskbar)

Favicon Size Best Practices

✅ DO

• Start with a high-resolution source (512x512 or larger)
• Use SVG format when possible (scales infinitely)
• Include at least 32x32 and 192x192 sizes
• Test on real devices before deploying
• Keep file sizes under 50KB per icon

❌ DON'T

• Use only 16x16 (too small for modern devices)
• Use JPEG format (use PNG or SVG instead)
• Exceed 1MB file size (impacts page load)
• Forget to test on mobile devices
• Use low-quality source images

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Download individual files or all at once as a ZIP
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common favicon size? ▼

The most common favicon size is 32x32 pixels. This size is used by all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and provides good quality on standard displays. For mobile devices, 192x192 is the standard.

Can I use one favicon size for everything? ▼

Technically yes, browsers can scale one favicon size. However, this often results in blurry or pixelated icons. For best quality, use multiple sizes: 32x32 for browsers and 192x192 for mobile devices.

What size should my original image be? ▼

Start with a 512x512 pixel or larger image. High-resolution source ensures your favicons look sharp at all sizes. SVG format is ideal because it scales infinitely without quality loss.

Do I really need 16x16 favicon? ▼

The 16x16 size is optional for modern browsers but useful as a fallback. If you want to minimize file sizes, you can skip 16x16 and use 32x32 as your smallest size.

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