WebP to ICO Favicon Generator
Convert WebP images into a complete favicon package — multi-size ICO, Apple icons, Android Chrome icons, Windows tiles, manifest and HTML snippet.
Convert WebP to ICO favicon
Upload a WebP image to generate favicon.ico · Square images recommended
WebP · Up to 20 MB
Convert WebP images to ICO format online with this free WebP to ICO Converter. ICO files are required for website favicons and Windows app icons. The converter generates multi-size ICO files from your WebP image — entirely in your browser, no uploads needed.
How to convert WebP to ICO
- Upload a WebP image by dragging it into the converter or clicking the upload area.
- Choose which favicon sizes to include in the ICO file such as 16×16, 32×32, 48×48 or 256×256 pixels.
- The WebP to ICO converter instantly creates a multi-size favicon.ico file directly in your browser.
- Download the generated favicon.ico file and place it in the root directory of your website.
What is a favicon
A favicon is a small icon that represents a website in browser tabs, bookmarks, and other browser UI elements. The word favicon is short for "favourite icon" and was first introduced by Internet Explorer in 1999 as a way to brand bookmarked pages.
Modern browsers display favicons in many places: browser tabs, the address bar, bookmarks folders, browser history, and search results. On mobile devices, browsers show favicons when users save a website to their home screen as a shortcut or install a Progressive Web App.
A complete favicon set includes multiple image sizes and formats to ensure your website icon looks sharp across all browsers, operating systems, and devices — from desktop computers to smartphones and tablets.
Why favicons matter for SEO and branding
Favicons are a key part of website branding. A recognisable favicon helps users quickly identify your website among multiple open browser tabs and in their bookmarks list.
Search engines such as Google may display favicons in search results, especially on mobile devices. A well-designed favicon makes your result stand out and reinforces brand identity at a glance.
Key benefits of using a proper favicon:
- Improves brand recognition in browser tabs and bookmarks
- Makes your site easier to identify among multiple open tabs
- Can increase click-through rate in search results
- Ensures your site looks professional across all devices
Why use this WebP to ICO Converter
Creates 16×16, 32×32, 48×48 and 256×256 icon layers inside a single favicon.ico file for maximum browser compatibility.
Alpha transparency from the original WebP image is preserved in every generated favicon icon.
All WebP to ICO processing runs locally inside your browser. Your images are never uploaded.
Select exactly which favicon sizes should be included inside the ICO file to keep it lightweight.
Supported formats
WebP
ICO (.ico)
16×16 to 256×256 px
Runs entirely in your browser
Common favicon sizes
Modern websites require several favicon sizes to display correctly across different browsers, devices, and use cases. The sizes you need depend on where the icon appears and which platform the visitor is using.
Here are the most commonly required favicon sizes and where each one is used:
- 16×16 pxStandard browser tab favicon used by all desktop browsers
- 32×32 pxTaskbar shortcut icon and high-DPI (retina) browser tabs
- 48×48 pxWindows site icon used for pinned taskbar shortcuts
- 180×180 pxApple Touch icon displayed on iOS home screens
- 192×192 pxAndroid Chrome home screen shortcut and Progressive Web App icon
- 512×512 pxProgressive Web App splash screen and high-resolution displays
Browser compatibility
Different browsers have different favicon requirements. To ensure your favicon displays correctly for all visitors, a complete favicon package should include multiple formats and sizes alongside a site.webmanifest and browserconfig.xml.
Here is what each major browser uses for favicons:
- ChromeSupports ICO, PNG, and SVG favicons; uses site.webmanifest for web app icons on Android
- SafariRequires Apple Touch icons for iOS home screen shortcuts; supports SVG favicons for pinned tabs on macOS
- FirefoxSupports ICO, PNG, SVG, and even animated GIF favicons in browser tabs and bookmarks
- EdgeSupports ICO, PNG, and SVG favicons; uses browserconfig.xml for Windows tile icons on the Start menu
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Upload a WebP image and the converter will generate a multi-size favicon.ico file suitable for browsers, bookmarks and desktop shortcuts.
Yes. If the WebP image contains transparency, it will be preserved in the generated favicon icons.
A square image of at least 512×512 pixels is recommended so the favicon remains sharp when scaled down to smaller sizes like 16×16 or 32×32.
No. The WebP to ICO converter runs entirely inside your browser using local processing. Your files stay on your device.
Place favicon.ico in the root directory of your website and reference it in the <head> section using <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico">.