Shopify favicon size
The recommended Shopify favicon size is 48 × 48 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio).
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Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (px) | 48 × 48 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Supported formats | PNG, JPG |
| Minimum resolution | 48x48 |
| Color mode | sRGB |
Design at this size with Moda
Start with a canvas pre-set to 48×48px and let AI generate your design.
Create a Shopify favicon →Design tips
Shopify recommends 48×48 pixels for a favicon — the small square icon that appears in a browser tab, a bookmark list and a browsing-history entry. It renders at roughly 16 pixels in most tabs, which makes it the smallest and least forgiving image in a Shopify store.
- •Design at 16px and scale up — that is the size it actually renders at.
- •One letter or one simple shape. Detail is lost entirely.
- •PNG with transparency, so it works on light and dark browser themes.
What you need to know
A favicon is displayed far smaller than it is supplied. Shopify's recommendation of 48×48 gives browsers a file to downscale from, but the working size in a tab is closer to 16×16 — so anything beyond a single letter, a simple symbol or a solid shape disappears.
Use PNG with transparency so the icon sits correctly on both light and dark browser chrome. A square JPEG will show its background as a visible tile against the tab.
This is the one image where you should design at the display size and scale up, rather than designing large and scaling down. A mark that only resolves at 48px will be mud at 16px.
How to create a Shopify favicon at the right size
- 1Open Moda and create a new canvas at 48×48 pixels.
- 2Design your Shopify favicon using AI generation or start from a blank canvas.
- 3Export as PNG and upload to Shopify.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Shopify favicon?
Shopify recommends 48×48 pixels.
Why does my favicon look blurry?
Browsers render favicons at roughly 16×16 pixels. A design with fine detail or small type will not survive that reduction regardless of the file size you upload.
Specs last verified: August 28, 2026. Dimensions may change as platforms update their requirements.