Online Emoji to Favicon Generator - 3600+ Emojis

1. Extract the ZIP file

Unzip the downloaded file. You'll see 31 files: PNG images in various sizes, one ICO file, and config files (site.webmanifest, browserconfig.xml, html-code.txt, README.txt)

2. Copy the HTML code

Open html-code.txt. Copy all the code inside. Paste it in your HTML's head section (between the opening and closing head tags, not in body)

3. Upload files to your website

Where you upload depends on your platform:

• •Next.js, React, Vue: Put all files in the public/ or static/ folder
• •WordPress: Upload to your theme folder, or use FTP to put files in the root directory
• •Static HTML: Upload all files to your website's root directory (same level as index.html)

Why use emoji favicons instead of custom images?

Emoji favicons are quick to create (no design skills needed), universally recognizable, and work well at small sizes. They're perfect for personal projects, quick prototypes, or fun side projects. Emojis are already optimized for small displays, so they stay clear at 16×16 pixels.

Do emojis look the same on all devices?

This tool uses Twemoji (Twitter's emoji library), so your emoji looks identical on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux. Without Twemoji, emojis would look different on each platform (Apple's emojis vs Google's vs Microsoft's). Twemoji ensures consistency.

Why does the ZIP contain 31 files?

Different devices need different sizes for best display:

• •Browser tabs: 16×16, 32×32 PNG + one ICO file (3 files total)
• •iOS home screen: 10 sizes from 57×57 to 180×180 for different iPhone and iPad models
• •Android home screen: 9 sizes from 36×36 to 512×512 for various Android device densities
• •Windows Start Menu: 5 sizes from 70×70 to 310×310 for different tile sizes
• •Config files: site.webmanifest, browserconfig.xml, html-code.txt, README.txt (4 files)

Can I use padding to create a background color?

Yes. Set padding to 10-25px and choose a color. This creates a colored border around the emoji. Combine with 50% border radius (circle preset) to make badge-style icons. Example: 😀 emoji + 15px blue padding + 50% border radius = circular blue badge with smiley face.

What's the difference between scale and padding?

Scale changes the emoji size (50% = smaller emoji, 200% = bigger emoji). Padding adds space around the emoji without changing emoji size. Use scale to make emoji fill more or less of the canvas. Use padding to create breathing room or colored borders.

Why does my emoji look blurry at 16×16?

Some emojis have fine details that blur at small sizes. Try these fixes: (1) Increase scale to 120-150% to make details bigger. (2) Choose simpler emojis with bold shapes. (3) Avoid emojis with text or tiny elements. (4) Check the 16×16 preview before downloading.

Can I rotate emojis that face a direction?

Yes. Rotation works great for directional emojis like arrows (➡️ → ⬇️ at 90°), pointing fingers (👉 → 👇 at 90°), or vehicles (🚗 → rotated car). Use 90° for quarter turn, 180° for flip, 270° for three-quarter turn. Preview updates in real time.

Is this tool free for commercial use?

Yes, the tool is free. Twemoji (the emoji library) is open source under CC-BY 4.0 license, which allows commercial use. You can use emoji favicons on commercial websites, apps, or products. No attribution required, but appreciated.

Browser Favicons (3 files)

• •favicon.ico — Multi-size traditional icon for IE11 and old browsers (contains 16×16, 32×32, 48×48 in one file)
• •favicon-16x16.png — Modern browsers, standard tab size
• •favicon-32x32.png — Modern browsers, high-density displays (Retina screens)

Apple Touch Icons (10 files)

apple-touch-icon-57x57.png to apple-touch-icon-180x180.png — iOS home screen icons for different iPhone and iPad models. iOS automatically adds rounded corners and gloss effect

Android Chrome Icons (9 files)

android-chrome-36x36.png to android-chrome-512x512.png — Android home screen icons for various device densities (LDPI to XXXHDPI). The 512×512 size is used in Google Play Store

Windows Tiles (5 files)

mstile-70x70.png to mstile-310x310.png — Windows Start Menu tiles for different tile sizes (small, medium, wide, large)

Config Files (4 files)

• •site.webmanifest — PWA manifest file that tells Android and modern browsers where to find icons. Contains icon paths, sizes, and app metadata
• •browserconfig.xml — Windows tiles configuration. Tells Windows which images to use for Start Menu tiles
• •html-code.txt — Ready-to-paste HTML code for your website's head section. Copy this into your HTML between the opening and closing head tags
• •README.txt — Installation instructions and troubleshooting tips. Read this if you're not sure how to install the favicon

Choose Simple Emojis

Emojis with bold shapes work best at 16×16 pixels. Good choices: 😀🎉❤️🔥⭐🏠🎵📧. Avoid emojis with fine details or text. Complex emojis like 🏙️ or 🗺️ may blur at small sizes.

Use Scale to Fill the Canvas

100% scale fills the canvas nicely. Increase to 120-150% if emoji has small details you want to emphasize. Decrease to 70-90% if you want more padding space. Check the 16×16 preview to see if it's clear.

Add Padding for Breathing Room

10-15px padding creates space around the emoji. Works well with colored padding to create a border effect. Combine with 50% border radius (circle preset) for badge-style icons. Example: 🔔 + 12px red padding + circle = notification badge.

Rotate Directional Emojis

Arrows, pointing fingers, and vehicles look good rotated. Use 90° increments for clean angles (90°, 180°, 270°). Avoid odd angles like 45° or 135° unless you want a tilted look. Preview shows rotation in real time.

Check Contrast on Light and Dark Backgrounds

Some emojis blend into backgrounds. Yellow emojis (😀🌟⭐) may disappear on light backgrounds. Dark emojis (🖤🌑🦇) may disappear on dark backgrounds. Use padding color to create contrast if needed.

Pick the Right Category

Smileys & Emotion: Great for blogs, personal sites, mood-based apps. Symbols: Perfect for functional icons (❤️ for favorites, ⭐ for ratings, 🔔 for notifications). Flags: Good for language switchers or location-based sites.

Always Check the 16×16 Preview

The 16×16 preview shows exactly how your favicon looks in browser tabs. If you can't recognize the emoji at 16×16, it won't work as a favicon. Simplify the design until it's clear at the smallest size.

Match Your Website's Style

Use padding color that matches your site's color scheme. Rounded corners (20% border radius) fit modern designs. Square corners (0%) fit traditional designs. Circle (50%) fits playful or badge-style designs.

Personal Blogs and Portfolios

Use emojis that represent your personality or content theme. Example: 📝 for writing blog, 💻 for tech blog, 🎨 for design portfolio, 📷 for photography site. Quick to set up, no design skills needed.

Quick Prototypes and MVPs

Need a favicon fast? Pick an emoji that represents your app's function. Example: 📧 for email app, 📅 for calendar app, 💬 for chat app, 🛒 for e-commerce. Replace with custom favicon later.

Fun Projects and Side Projects

Emoji favicons add personality to hobby projects. Example: 🎮 for game site, 🍕 for food blog, ✈️ for travel blog, 🎵 for music site. Emojis are playful and approachable.

Notification Badges

Use emojis with padding and circle border radius to create notification badges. Example: 🔔 + red padding + circle = notification icon. 📬 + blue padding + circle = new message icon. Works great for PWAs.

Language Switchers

Use flag emojis for language selection. Example: 🇺🇸 for English, 🇪🇸 for Spanish, 🇫🇷 for French, 🇩🇪 for German, 🇯🇵 for Japanese. Clear and universally understood.

Category Icons

Use emojis to represent different sections or categories. Example: 🏠 for home, ⚙️ for settings, 👤 for profile, 📊 for analytics, 🔍 for search. Combine with padding color to create distinct icons.