Can I create a favicon from text?

Yes. Use the text favicon generator to create a favicon from letters, initials, a short word, Unicode characters, or emoji. Choose the font, colors, and background shape before downloading the favicon package.

How many letters should a text favicon use?

One or two letters usually work best because favicons are displayed at small sizes in browser tabs and bookmarks. Short initials are easier to read than longer words.

What files does the text favicon generator download?

The download includes favicon.ico, PNG favicon sizes, Apple Touch Icon, Android icons, and a web manifest file for a complete modern favicon setup.

Can I make a transparent text favicon?

Yes. Type transparent into the background color field to create a text favicon without a solid background color.

Text Favicon Generator - Make Initials & Letter Icons

Install your favicon

1

Download the ZIP package

Use the download button above after your icon looks right.

2

Upload the files to your site root

Place every generated file beside your homepage HTML.

3

Paste the tags into your HTML head

Copy the snippet below and add it before </head>.

4

Test the live page

After deployment, run the checker against your public URL to confirm browsers can find every icon.

Complete favicon package

7 files

TabsBrowser iconsICO plus 16x16 and 32x32 PNG fallbacks.
AppsDevice iconsApple Touch Icon and Android home screen sizes.
WebManifestMetadata for installable web app contexts.

Everything downloads in one ZIP with the filenames used in the install steps.

Copy these link tags after you upload the package files:

<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest">

Test live favicon

Why use a text favicon generator?

A text favicon is a fast way to turn letters, initials, or a short word into a recognizable website icon. The generator creates the favicon.ico, PNG icons, Apple Touch Icon, Android icons, and web manifest files used by modern websites.

Getting started with text to favicon

Start by choosing one or two letters for the favicon generator. Since favicons display at very small sizes, short text is the easiest to read in browser tabs and bookmarks. You can also paste Unicode characters or emoji into the text box when you want a symbol that is not listed on the emoji favicon page. Here's an example keeping it 💯

Choose a simple favicon background

Next, select the shape of the background. There are three simple shapes available: square, circle, and rounded. These are the most common shapes used for letter favicons and initials icons. You can see examples of these shapes with ProductHunt, IndieHackers, and HackerNews.

Select a readable favicon font

The favicon generator uses Google Fonts so you can choose a style that matches your website. For small icons, bold and simple fonts usually work better than thin or highly decorative fonts. After choosing a font, adjust the font size so the letter fills the icon without touching the edges.

Pick favicon colors with contrast

The last step is to select the colors. If you already have brand colors, enter their HEX values into the color inputs. For the best favicon legibility, use strong contrast between the text color and the background color. You can also use a transparent background by typing "transparent" into the background color box. Here's an example of a favicon generated with a transparent background .

Text to Favicon Generator