WordPress Site Icon Resizer
WordPress documents 512×512 pixels as the minimum for this placement. The site icon appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, search results, home-screen shortcuts, and the dashboard. WordPress.com accepts larger square files; PNG or SVG are common choices, and this browser tool outputs PNG.
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WordPress Site Icon size
WordPress Site Icon size: 512×512 px, 1:1 (minimum size)
WordPress.com accepts larger square files; PNG or SVG are common choices, and this browser tool outputs PNG.
512
width (px)
512
height (px)
1:1
aspect ratio
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Sources
We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.
- WordPress.com Support — Site Icons - Requires a square site icon at least 512×512 px.
How to resize an image for a WordPress site icon?
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Step 1: Choose the source image
Start with the clearest version available. The 512×512 canvas cannot recreate detail missing from a smaller source.
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Step 2: Apply the 512×512 preset
Upload the image, select Site Icon, and choose Fit to keep the whole image or Fill to crop it edge to edge.
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Step 3: Review it for WordPress
WordPress.com accepts larger square files; PNG or SVG are common choices, and this browser tool outputs PNG. Download the result, then preview it in WordPress before publishing.
What size is a WordPress site icon?
WordPress documents 512×512 pixels as the minimum for this placement. The canvas has a 1:1 aspect ratio. WordPress.com accepts larger square files; PNG or SVG are common choices, and this browser tool outputs PNG.
Why use the 512×512 WordPress preset?
The site icon appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, search results, home-screen shortcuts, and the dashboard. Starting with the documented or practical canvas lets you control the crop before the platform applies its own responsive layout.
Will WordPress crop the resized image?
WordPress.com accepts larger square files; PNG or SVG are common choices, and this browser tool outputs PNG. Keep important subjects and text away from the outer edges, and always inspect the platform preview before publishing.
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