Single-File Export
One PNG, SVG, ICO, or ICNS at a chosen size.
Use Single-File Export when you need one asset, not a full bundle. Common cases: a favicon spot-check PNG, a marketing image, a store listing source, or dropping an ICO/ICNS into an existing project.
For a website or PWA, Web Assets is usually the better choice — it ships ICO, SVG, PWA PNGs, Apple touch icon, manifest, and install notes together.
Which format should I choose?
| Format | Choose when… | Size control |
|---|---|---|
| PNG | You need a raster at an exact pixel size | Yes (1–2048 px) |
| SVG | You need a scalable vector for modern browsers or design tools | No — inherently scalable |
| ICO | You need a Windows favicon or legacy multi-size container | Yes — source raster size before ICO encoding |
| ICNS | You need a macOS icon container for Xcode or Electron | Yes — source raster size before ICNS encoding |
PNG is the flexible default. SVG is best when the target supports vectors and you want one file at any display size. ICO and ICNS wrap multiple resolutions inside one file — the size you pick is the source canvas used to generate the container, not the only size inside it.
Size controls
PNG
- Presets: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 px, or a custom size up to 2048 px.
- PNG export does not expose a quality slider. PNG is normally lossless; use the size control to choose the output dimensions.
SVG
No size control — export is the vector markup from your current settings. Text motifs are outlined to paths on export so the file does not depend on installed fonts.
ICO / ICNS
Size selects the source raster Favycons renders before building the container. Defaults are 256 px for ICO and 512 px for ICNS. Higher source sizes give the encoder more detail for downscaling inside the container.
Example use cases
| Goal | Format | Suggested size |
|---|---|---|
| Quick favicon readability check | PNG | 16 or 32 |
| Apple touch icon without the web bundle | PNG | 180 |
| PWA install icon without the web bundle | PNG | 192 or 512 |
| App Store / Play marketing asset | PNG | 1024 |
| Drop into a design file or modern web stack | SVG | — |
One-off Windows .ico for an existing app | ICO | 256 |
One-off macOS .icns for an existing app | ICNS | 512 |
When not to use Single-File Export
- Shipping a public website — use Web Assets so ICO, SVG, manifest, and touch icon stay in sync.
- Store submission with many required sizes — use the matching Export Target (iOS, Android, Desktop) when available; see Choose an Export.
Related
- Export Specifications — exact sizes in export targets
- Troubleshooting — export failures and font issues
- Typography & Fonts — text motif export behavior