Quick Reference Table
Here's a complete table of all favicon sizes used in modern web development:
| Size | Platform | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x16 | Browser tabs | Small browser tab icon | Essential |
| 32x32 | Browser tabs | Standard browser tab icon | Essential |
| 48x48 | Windows | Windows site icons | Recommended |
| 180x180 | iOS | Apple Touch Icon | Essential |
| 192x192 | Android | Android home screen | Essential |
| 512x512 | PWA | PWA splash screens | Essential |
| 150x150 | Windows | Windows tile (medium) | Recommended |
| 310x310 | Windows | Windows tile (large) | Recommended |
Detailed Size Breakdown by Platform
Web Browsers (Required)
Small Tab Icon
Standard Tab Icon
Windows Icon
iOS / Apple Devices
Apple Touch Icon
Other iOS Sizes
Android / Chrome
Home Screen Icon
Splash Screen
Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
PWA icons use the same sizes as Android Chrome but with additional purpose types:
File Format Recommendations
PNG Format
Best for: All modern browsers and mobile devices
- ✅ Transparency support
- ✅ High quality
- ✅ Universal support
- ✅ Easy to create
ICO Format
Best for: Legacy browser support
- ✅ IE compatibility
- ✅ Multi-resolution
- ✅ Single file
- ⚠️ Complex to create
SVG Format
Best for: Modern browsers only
- ✅ Scalable
- ✅ Tiny file size
- ⚠️ Limited support
- ⚠️ No mobile support
How to Choose Which Sizes You Need
Minimum Required Set (6 files)
For basic website coverage:
- favicon.ico (16x16, 32x32, 48x48 combined)
- favicon-16x16.png
- favicon-32x32.png
- apple-touch-icon.png (180x180)
- android-chrome-192x192.png
- android-chrome-512x512.png
Complete Set (17 files)
For comprehensive coverage including PWA:
- All minimum files above
- Additional iOS sizes (152x152, 167x167, 120x120)
- Windows tiles (150x150, 310x310)
- PWA maskable icons (192x192, 512x512)
- Safari pinned tab (SVG or PNG)
Performance Considerations
File Size Targets
File size matters for performance. Aim for these targets:
Optimization Tips
Quick Implementation Guide
Minimum Required Files
For basic favicon support across all platforms:
For comprehensive coverage including PWA, also include additional iOS sizes (152x152, 167x167, 120x120), Windows tiles (150x150, 310x310), PWA maskable icons (192x192, 512x512), and Safari pinned tab (SVG or PNG).
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