PNG → SVG favicon: how to convert it properly
SVG is the best source format for favicons. If you only have a PNG, you can vectorize it — but you must avoid producing a messy SVG with thousands of nodes.
Best approach
- Try to find the original vector logo (AI/SVG/PDF) — always better than auto-tracing
- If vector is unavailable, trace and then simplify paths
- Remove tiny details (they won’t survive 16×16 anyway)
Typical vectorization workflow
If tracing looks rough, redrawing the mark manually is often faster — and results in a cleaner favicon.
Then generate the favicon set
Upload your SVG to the generator to get SVG/PNG/ICO and previews for tabs, search results, and web app icons.