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I forget: is using a real ico file for favicon.ico well supported? If so, there is no 16x16 limit.

• ars 17y ago
  Not just "well supported" - required. And you can, and I always do, put in multiple sizes. I usually have 16, 32, 48, and 64. And for the 16 I also add a 256 color version.
  • tptacek 17y ago
    Well I'm schooled now.
    • ars 17y ago
      Not sure if you are being sarcastic, just in case not, you can do other file types (and file names) by using: <link rel="icon" type="mime/type" href="...."> But if you are using the default favicon.ico it needs to be an icon, and you can include multiple sizes (which you can't do with png, etc).
      • tptacek 17y ago
        Nope. Not being sarcastic. Can see why you'd think that.
  • deleted 17y ago
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  • derefr 17y ago
    Not required. You can serve a favicon.gif or favicon.png in your <link> tag just as easily, and it will display in all the browsers I have at hand to test (though that set doesn't include IE, so YMMV.)
    • ars 17y ago
      I know. But he asked about favicon.ico.