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Favicon Sizes and Formats in 2026

ICO, PNG, or SVG? A practical breakdown of the favicon sizes and formats you actually need this year — and which ones you can skip.

FaviconHub Team

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July 27, 20266 min read read

You do not need 20 icon files anymore. Here is the modern, minimal set that covers every major browser and device.

The recommended set

FileSizePurpose
favicon.ico32x32Legacy browsers
icon.svgscalableModern browsers
apple-touch-icon.png180x180iOS home screen

Why SVG wins

An SVG favicon is a single file that stays sharp at any resolution and supports dark mode via media queries.

html
<link rel="icon" href="/icon.svg" type="image/svg+xml">

FAQ

Do I still need an ICO file?

Yes, keep a 32x32 favicon.ico as a fallback for older browsers that ignore SVG.

What about the 16x16 size?

Modern browsers downscale a 32x32 icon just fine, so a dedicated 16x16 is optional.

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FaviconHub Team

Building the free favicon API, generator and converters at FaviconHub — and writing about favicons, icons and web branding.