Can I use an emoji as a favicon?

Yes, emojis work great as favicons. You can use an SVG with a text element containing the emoji, or convert the emoji to PNG or ICO format. This tool handles the conversion automatically and generates all the file formats you need for full browser support.

What size should a favicon be?

Favicons need multiple sizes for different contexts. Browser tabs typically use 16x16 or 32x32 pixels. Google Search results require at least 48x48. Apple devices need 180x180 for touch icons, and Android uses 192x192. For Progressive Web Apps, you should include a 512x512 version.

What is the best favicon format?

SVG is the modern choice - it scales perfectly to any size and supports dark mode adaptation. However, ICO files are still needed for older browsers. PNG works well for most situations. For complete browser coverage, use all three formats together.

What is Emoji Kitchen?

Emoji Kitchen is a feature from Google's Gboard keyboard that lets you combine two emojis into a new hybrid design. For example, combining a smiling face with a heart creates a smiling face with hearts.

Do combined emojis work in all browsers?

The combined emoji images from Emoji Kitchen are regular graphics, not actual emoji characters. This means they display identically in every browser and operating system.

How do I add a favicon to my website?

Add the favicon files to your website's public folder or root directory. Then include link tags in your HTML head section pointing to each file. We provide ready-to-use code snippets for HTML, Next.js, and other frameworks.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, completely free. No account required, no watermarks, no usage limits. The generated favicons are yours to use however you want, including commercial projects.

Can I use these favicons commercially?

Yes. The emoji designs come from Twemoji (Twitter's open source emoji set) which is licensed under CC-BY 4.0. This means you can use them for any purpose, including commercial websites and apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about creating and using emoji favicons. Can not find what you are looking for? Check our complete guide or format comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

File Formats

Implementation

Browser Support

Licensing

Troubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is a favicon?

Can I use an emoji as a favicon?

What is Emoji Kitchen?

Is this tool free?

File Formats

What favicon format should I use?

What is the difference between ICO and PNG?

Do I need an SVG favicon?

What size should my favicon be?

Implementation

How do I add a favicon to my website?

Where do I put favicon files in Next.js?

Why is my favicon not showing up?

How do I update my favicon?

Browser Support

Do emoji favicons work in all browsers?

Do combined emojis work on mobile?

What about dark mode?

Licensing

Can I use emoji favicons for commercial projects?

Do I need to credit Twemoji?

Who owns the combined emoji designs?

Troubleshooting

My favicon looks blurry. How do I fix it?

The background color does not match my website.

My favicon does not appear in Google search results.

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