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Can "favicon.ico" be replaced with an image like, png, jpg, etc.

To add a favicon.ico to your website, you'll need to include a link in the <head> section of your HTML document.

Here's a basic example of how to do that:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Your Page Title</title>
    <!-- Favicon -->
    <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">
</head>
<body>
    <!-- Your page content goes here -->
</body>
</html>

Yes, you can use other image formats like PNG, JPG, or SVG as a favicon. Here’s how you can do it:


Using a PNG Image

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.png" type="image/png">
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Using a JPG Image

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.jpg" type="image/jpeg">


Using an SVG Image

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml">


Example with a PNG Favicon

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Your Page Title</title>
    <!-- Favicon -->
    <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.png" type="image/png">
</head>
<body>
    <!-- Your page content goes here -->
</body>
</html>


Notes:

  • Make sure the image file (e.g., favicon.png, favicon.jpg, etc.) is correctly placed in your directory, or provide the correct path if it's located elsewhere.
  • PNG is commonly used because it supports transparency and is widely supported by all modern browsers.

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