Website Favicon
A sample ICO favicon file for websites, the standard icon format used in browser tabs and bookmarks.
Website Favicon
image file · 15 KB
A sample ICO favicon file for websites, the standard icon format used in browser tabs and bookmarks.
File Details
- File Name
- Website Favicon.ico
- Format
- ICO
- File Size
- 15 KB
- Category
- Image
- MIME Type
- image/x-icon
- License
- Free for testing
About ICO Files
The ICO format is commonly used in the image category. ICO files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the ICO file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .ico Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating ICO parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process image files
- Learning about the ICO file format structure and metadata
How to Open ICO Files
ICO files can be opened with applications that support the ICO format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
Developer Notes
image/x-iconFile Size15 KBExtension.icoCategoryImageThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_favicon.ico&type=image/x-icon. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to image/x-icon when serving ICO files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample ICO file used for?
This sample ICO file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating ICO parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle image files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 15 KB ICO file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (image/x-icon).
Is this example file safe to download?
Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.
What software can open this ICO file?
ICO files can be opened with applications that support the ICO format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
