---
title: "Make a Favicon With GIMP"
description: "There are multiple ways to convert images into favicons. We even have a Favicon Generator tool. But it's better to have offline options to accomplish goals. Below we cover how to create a favicon..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/website-design/gimp-favicon/
date: 2019-05-29
modified: 2021-08-16
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["Website Design"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Make a Favicon With GIMP

There are multiple ways to convert images into favicons. We even have a [Favicon Generator tool](/support/tools/favicon-generator/). But it’s better to have offline options to accomplish goals. Below we cover **how to create a favicon using GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)**.

## Create Favicon

1. [Install and open GIMP](/support/edu/software/installing-gimp-to-edit-images/).
2. From the top, select **File** and **Open** an image file.
3. From the top, select **Image** and **Canvas Size**.
4. Ensure the width and height match in pixel (px). [![Set size to square](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/GIMP/gimp-resize-canvas-size.png)](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/GIMP/gimp-resize-canvas-size.png)
5. Select **Resize** to apply changes.
6. From the top, select **Image** and **Scale Image**.
7. Change the width and heigh to 40 px. Press **Scale**. [![Rescale image](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/GIMP/gimp-scale-image.png)](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/GIMP/gimp-scale-image.png)
8. Select **File** and **Export As**.
9. Click **+ Select File Type (By Extension)** and select **Microsoft Windows Icon   ico**. [![Export image](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/GIMP/gimp-export-file.png)](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/GIMP/gimp-export-file.png)
10. Select **File** and **Save As** a XCF file to store the file for later editing.

Learn more about images on a website with our [Photographer’s guide for WordPress](/support/edu/wordpress/how-to-use-wordpress-to-create-a-photography-website/).