Logo to Favicon: Pixel Art Workflow
A fast workflow to turn a logo into a favicon-friendly pixel icon: simplify, pixelate crisply, and test at 16×16/32×32.
Why favicons need simplification
Favicons are tiny. If your logo has thin lines or gradients, it becomes unreadable at 16×16.
Testing checklist (practical)
Before shipping, make sure it passes these quick checks.
- Readable at 16px and 32px
- High contrast silhouette
- Few colors (usually <= 8 for best clarity)
Quick fixes
If your favicon fails the checklist, fix it with one of these changes.
- Blurry → use Nearest
- Too detailed → increase pixel size
- Too many colors → lower maxColors to 4–8
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