favicon.svg
The sanitized scalable icon for browsers that support SVG favicons.
Complete favicon package
SVG to Favicon Generator
Turn one SVG logo into a scalable favicon, multi-size ICO, browser PNGs, Apple touch icon, PWA icons, web manifest and installation code.
Sanitized SVG. Local processing. One complete ZIP.
How to convert SVG to a favicon package
1
Choose your SVG logo
The browser reads and sanitizes the vector before displaying it.
2
Adjust the framing
Set padding and choose a transparent or solid square background.
3
Enter website details
Add the site name, short name and theme color used in site.webmanifest.
4
Review every size
Check the real 16px, 32px and larger previews. Simplify artwork that becomes unclear.
5
Download and install
Download the ZIP, place the files on your website and add the included link tags.
Files included in the favicon ZIP
favicon.ico
A classic ICO containing 16px, 32px and 48px PNG images.
Browser PNG icons
Individual 16px, 32px and 48px files for explicit link tags and tools.
apple-touch-icon.png
A 180px PNG for iPhone and iPad home screen bookmarks.
PWA icons
Standard 192px and 512px icons referenced by the web app manifest.
Maskable PWA icons
Optional safe inset icons for operating system shapes and adaptive launchers.
site.webmanifest
Website name, colors, display mode and PWA icon definitions.
favicon-html.txt
Ready-to-copy link elements for the document head.
Complete ZIP
Every generated asset organized in a single download.
Why keep both SVG and raster icons?
SVG preserves clean curves and edges at any display size. The manifest can describe scalable icons with sizes set to any, but operating systems and older software still use raster icon files in many contexts.
PNG and ICO files provide predictable fallbacks for browser tabs, bookmarks, desktop shortcuts, Apple home screen links and installed web applications. Using both formats gives browsers more suitable choices.
Standard and maskable PWA icons
A standard icon uses the purpose value any. A maskable icon tells an operating system that the artwork can be cropped to a platform shape. Important artwork should remain inside the central safe region.
This generator creates maskable files separately, applies a safe inset and uses an opaque background. It does not incorrectly label a transparent edge-to-edge icon as maskable.
Design tips for a clear favicon
Test the 16px preview
Fine lines, tiny text and detailed illustrations can disappear at browser tab size.
Use a simple silhouette
One recognizable symbol usually works better than a complete horizontal logo.
Keep strong contrast
Check the icon against light and dark browser themes, especially when using transparency.
Leave breathing room
Small padding helps the symbol avoid browser edges and platform masks.
Use a square viewBox
A square SVG artboard makes spacing easier to judge, although this tool also centers rectangular artwork.
Keep the original SVG
Retain the editable source so colors, spacing and simplified small-size variants can be improved later.
How SVG sanitization works
SVG is XML markup and can contain more than vector paths. Before previewing the file, the generator removes scripts, embedded HTML, event attributes, animation elements and external resource references. Files with document type or entity declarations are rejected.
The cleaned SVG is then rendered as an image onto local canvases. The generated PNG, ICO, manifest and ZIP files never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
Can an SVG be used directly as a favicon?+
Modern browsers can use an SVG favicon through a link element with type image/svg+xml. PNG and ICO fallbacks still improve compatibility with older browsers, operating systems and tools.
What files are included in the download?+
The ZIP includes favicon.svg, favicon.ico, 16px, 32px and 48px PNG favicons, a 180px Apple touch icon, 192px and 512px PWA icons, optional maskable icons, site.webmanifest and ready-to-copy HTML tags.
Why generate PNG files from a scalable SVG?+
SVG stays sharp at any size, but some home screens, operating systems and older clients expect raster icons. Small PNG versions also let you inspect how fine SVG details survive at real favicon sizes.
What is a maskable icon?+
A maskable PWA icon keeps important artwork inside a safe central region so an operating system can crop it into a circle, rounded square or another shape without cutting off the main design.
Should my favicon have padding?+
A small amount of padding helps artwork avoid touching the edges and improves its appearance when platforms apply rounded or circular masks. Very small symbols may need less padding.
Does the generator stretch a rectangular SVG?+
No. The SVG is centered inside a square canvas while preserving its proportions. Any remaining space becomes transparent or uses your selected background color.
Is the uploaded SVG safe to preview?+
The tool removes scripts, embedded HTML, event handlers, animation and external references before preview or conversion. Invalid SVG and document type declarations are rejected.
Is my SVG uploaded?+
No. Sanitization, rendering, ICO creation and ZIP packaging run locally in your browser.
Ready to create your favicon package?
Choose an SVG, check every icon size and download the complete website package.