A favicon is that stylish little icon that is displayed in your browser next to the website address (See the sample picture above). If you're wondering where the name came from, it's short for "Favorites Icon". It's called that because if your visitors add your site to their favorites then it will also shows up on their list making your site stand out that a little bit more.

Most professional websites usually have them so having one will not only put your site alongside the pros but also help distinguish you from the rest.

If you want one then it's extremely easy with our Free Favicon Creator. All you need is an image (any size will do), submit it using the form below and after a few seconds you'll get your image back compressed and resized for use as a favicon. It really is that simple! NEW: With our Free Favicon Creator, you will also get an animated favicon, which helps your website to stand out of the crowd.

Most versions of the major browsers support favicons. Some examples include Internet Explorer 5/6/7/8+, Firefox 1/2/3+, Mozilla 1/2+, Netscape 7+, Opera 7+, Avant 1.1, Konqueror 3+, Safari and many more.