Favicon Pixel Art
Build favicon-ready pixel icons from logos. The key is simple shape + high contrast.
Recommended settings
- Algorithm: Nearest
- Pixel size: 12-14
- Max colors: 4-8
- Palette: Grayscale or monochrome for best tiny-size legibility
Case Snapshot
Input: circular logo with gradient background.
Target: browser tab favicon.
Working setup: remove gradient, Nearest, pixel size 14, grayscale.
Result: icon remains readable in 16x16 and 32x32.
16x16 checklist
- Main symbol can be recognized in one second.
- No tiny text in final icon.
- Foreground/background contrast is obvious.
- Shape is centered and not clipped.
Troubleshooting
- Looks too soft: ensure Nearest and disable smooth scaling.
- Shape disappears: increase contrast and reduce color count.
- Hard to read: simplify source mark before conversion.
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