Favicon Downloader
Grab the favicon any website uses — from /favicon.ico to apple-touch-icon and SVG assets. Paste a URL, preview sizes, and download instantly.
Why use our Favicon Downloader?
Multi-Format Detection
Finds ICO, PNG, SVG, and Apple touch icons in HTML plus the default /favicon.ico path.
One-Click Download
Preview each icon at native resolution and download the size you need without digging through source.
Built for Store Research
Pull competitor favicons when auditing Shopify stores or building swipe files in your niche.
Free & No Signup
Analyze any public website instantly with no account, API key, or limits on domains checked.
How to use the Favicon Downloader
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Paste the website URL
Enter any public store or site URL with or without https://. We normalize the domain and fetch homepage HTML for icon tags.
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Complete the security check
Verify with Turnstile when prompted. This keeps the tool free and prevents abuse during legitimate research.
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Preview detected icons
Browse all favicon sizes and formats found. Compare 16×16 tab icons against larger assets for mobile and PWA use.
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Download your asset
Click download on the size you need. Use our Shopify Checker or SEO Checker on the same domain for deeper store analysis.
Pro tips for Favicon Downloader
Compare favicons across top stores in your niche before designing yours — simple icons perform better in tabs and bookmarks.
Download apple-touch-icon at 180×180 for PWA and mobile bookmarks, not just the 16×16 tab icon.
Shopify themes often serve favicons from CDN URLs with cache-busting query strings — our tool resolves the final asset.
Prefer PNG or SVG over ICO for modern web projects; ICO remains useful for legacy Windows shortcuts.
Use favicons for research docs only — do not reuse competitor icons in your store without permission.
Re-check stores after rebrands because merchants often update favicons during theme launches.
Organize downloads by domain in a swipe folder for fast visual comparison in Figma or mood boards.
Pair with View Source Code when a favicon fails to load — some sites block bots or inject icons via JavaScript.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about downloading website favicons.
Is the Favicon Downloader free? +
Yes. Download favicons from any public website at no cost and with no account required. Use it as often as you need for competitor research, branding audits, design reference, and documenting how top stores in your niche present their identity in browser tabs and mobile bookmarks.
What favicon formats can I download? +
We detect and let you download common formats including ICO, PNG, and SVG when present on the site. Available formats depend on what the website publishes in its HTML link tags and root paths. Some older sites only expose /favicon.ico; modern Shopify stores often include multiple PNG sizes and an apple-touch-icon.
Why does a website show multiple favicons? +
Modern sites declare several icons for different contexts: small tab icons (16×16, 32×32), Apple touch icons (180×180), Android chrome icons, and SVG for scalable displays. We list all found variants so you can download the right asset for each use case rather than guessing from a single file.
Can I download favicons from Shopify stores? +
Yes. Shopify stores expose favicons via theme settings and standard link tags. Paste any myshopify.com or custom domain URL to extract the store's current icon set. Combine with our Shopify Theme Detector or Store Analyzer on the same URL for a fuller competitive snapshot.
Why did no favicon load for a site? +
Some sites block automated requests, use bot protection, or load icons only via JavaScript after page render. Try the root domain without paths, or use our View Source Code tool to inspect manual link tags. Password-protected and staging stores will not return icons because they are not publicly accessible.
Is it legal to download someone else's favicon? +
Downloading for research, documentation, or competitive analysis is generally fine. Do not use another brand's icon as your own favicon or logo — that may infringe trademarks and mislead customers. Treat downloaded assets as reference material for your own original design work.
What size favicon should I use for my store? +
Provide at least 32×32 PNG and 180×180 apple-touch-icon. Many merchants also upload SVG for crisp scaling on high-DPI screens. Shopify theme settings accept a single upload — a 512×512 PNG downscales well across contexts. After updating your icon, run our Shopify SEO Checker to confirm other branding elements are consistent.
Does the tool work on password-protected sites? +
No. Only publicly accessible URLs can be fetched. Private staging stores, membership sites, and login-gated pages cannot be analyzed without public access. If you own the store, publish temporarily or use Shopify admin theme preview for manual favicon export instead.
How is this different from viewing /favicon.ico in the browser? +
Many sites no longer use only /favicon.ico. We parse HTML link rel="icon" tags, apple-touch-icon, manifest icons, and fall back to the root path — giving you every declared asset, not one guess. Shopify CDN URLs with query parameters are resolved to the actual image file for accurate downloads.
How does favicon research fit into Shopify competitor analysis? +
Favicons are a quick visual signal of brand maturity and niche positioning when building swipe files. Pair favicon downloads with our View Source Code for raw HTML, Shopify Checker for platform confirmation, and Shopify Speed Checker to see whether competitors invest in performance alongside branding.