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A favicon doesn't need to be complicated — a single letter or initial on a colored background is often all a site needs for browser tabs and bookmarks.
This generator creates a simple text-based favicon as a scalable SVG, ready to use immediately.
How it works
Enter 1-2 characters, choose a shape (circle, square, or rounded square), and pick background and text colors. The generator builds an SVG with the shape as a background and your text centered on top, then encodes it as a data URI for instant preview and download.
- Type 1-2 letters or a symbol to represent your site.
- Choose a shape and pick your background and text colors.
- Generate the favicon, then copy the SVG or download it.
Examples
Single letter, circle background
A single letter "D" on a colored circle background creates a clean, recognizable favicon in seconds.
Who should use it
- Quickly creating a placeholder or minimal-viable favicon for a new website or project.
- Generating a simple branded icon using just initials and brand colors.
Industry applications
- Web development and design
- Startup and small business branding
Advantages
- Produces a scalable SVG that looks sharp at any size.
- No design software or account needed — generates instantly in the browser.
Limitations
- Limited to simple text-on-shape designs — doesn't support custom logo uploads or complex artwork.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Trying to fit too much text into a favicon, which becomes illegible at the tiny sizes favicons actually display at.
- Choosing background and text colors with too little contrast, making the favicon hard to read.
Best practices
- Test your favicon at actual browser-tab size (very small) before finalizing your color and text choices, since it will rarely be viewed at a large size.
Tips
- Some older browsers and platforms still expect a .ico file — if you need maximum compatibility, convert the downloaded SVG to ICO format using a separate conversion tool as a fallback.