How do I put my website's logo to be the icon image in browser tabs?
Showcase your brand in the browser tabs with the following:
Swap "your-logo.png" with the path to your logo. Remember, most browsers are friends with PNG—it's crisp and clear.
Picking the right favicon size and format
A favicon isn't a full-size portrait—it's a stamp. Stick with 32x32 or 16x16 pixels to avoid an accidental browser freeze.
The modern browsers are all good friends and get along well with .ico, .png, and .gif formats.
Pick the file format that best matches your logo's background—a transparent PNG works with just about any tab color!
Creating and placing the favicon
Favicon.cc and RealFaviconGenerator are your trusty tools for creating perfect favicons—no arts degree required!
But where does the favicon file live? Some folks leave it in their website's root directory—an easy find for the browser. However, feel free to specify another spot using the <link> tag:
Verifying the favicon: A/B testing
Don't forget to check your hard work—see if your favicon displays as expected by navigating to www.yourwebsite.com/favicon.ico. Looks good? Awesome!
Remember also to run compatibility tests. Your favicon must wave to visitors on different browsers and shout 'hello' on mobile screens too.
Sneaky tricks and caveats
Background matters
Your favicon needs a tasteful outfit, not garish attire. Opt for a transparent background to maintain its versatility across different browser UIs.
Favicon fashion
Favicons are fashion victims too! They stick to browser memory, refusing to leave even when you want to change them. To introduce the new iteration, use some cache-busting trickery:
The SVG revolution
SVG favicons are the new kids on the block, offering mega flexibility with size scaling and even animation. Keep an eye out, ground-breaking changes are underway!
The Mighty 'type'
Specify the expected file by using the type attribute in your <link> tag. Help your browser sneak a peek in advance to improve loading times:
Was this article helpful?