Favicon Extractor API

Extract favicons and icons from any website. Returns the best available icon in multiple sizes, including apple-touch-icon and manifest icons.

API Endpoint

POST /v1/favicon

Parameters

Name Type Required Description
urlstringYesWebsite URL to extract favicon from
sizestringNoPreferred size: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

Quick Example

curl -X POST "https://api.toolcenter.dev/v1/favicon" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://github.com"}'

Features

  • Extracts all favicon formats and sizes
  • Finds apple-touch-icon and manifest icons
  • Returns direct image URL
  • Fallback to Google favicon service
  • Fast response with caching

Use Cases

Display website icons in link previews

Build bookmark managers with favicons

Show favicons in browser extensions

Enrich URL lists with visual icons

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