Creating Professional Icon Sets

Professional icon sets are essential for modern web applications and Progressive Web Apps. Creating consistent, high-quality icons across all required sizes and platforms ensures your brand looks professional everywhere.

Why Professional Icon Sets Matter

Well-designed icon sets provide:

Consistent brand identity across all platforms
Professional appearance in app stores and home screens
Better user recognition and engagement
Proper display on all devices and screen densities
Compliance with platform requirements (iOS, Android, PWA)

Required Icon Sizes

Different platforms require different icon sizes:

Web Favicons

16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 96x96, 128x128, 196x196, 512x512
Use our Favicon Generator to create all sizes

Android Icons

48x48, 72x72, 96x96, 144x144, 192x192, 512x512
Required for Android apps and home screens

iOS Icons

60x60, 76x76, 120x120, 152x152, 180x180
Required for iOS apps and home screens

Creating Icon Sets

Our tools make it easy to create complete icon sets:

From Existing Logos

Convert your logo into a complete icon pack:

Use our Logo to Favicon & Icon Pack Generator
Upload your logo (PNG, JPG, SVG)
Get all required sizes automatically generated
Receive organized folders: favicons, Android, iOS
Includes manifest.json and HTML snippets

From Scratch

Create custom favicons with complete design control:

Use our Advanced Favicon Generator
Choose shapes: square, circle, rounded
Customize colors and gradients
Add text or upload images
Export all sizes with manifest.json

Icon Design Best Practices

Simplicity: Keep designs simple and recognizable at small sizes
Contrast: Use high contrast for visibility
Consistency: Maintain consistent style across all sizes
Safe Zone: Keep important content in center 80% to avoid cropping
Testing: Test icons at all sizes and on different devices

Implementation

Framework-specific guides for implementing icons:

PWA Icon Requirements

Progressive Web Apps have specific requirements:

Minimum: 192x192 and 512x512 icons in manifest.json
Icons must be properly declared with purpose attributes
Use "maskable" purpose for adaptive icons
Our tools automatically generate PWA-compliant icon sets