Browserconfig.xml for Windows Tiles
Browserconfig is a small XML file for Windows tiles. Learn the fields and why most sites can generate it in a minute and forget it.
What is the Browserconfig Generator?
Browserconfig.xml powers Windows tile customisation for pinned sites: tile colour and tile images. This generator builds the standard file.
How to use it
- Enter a tile colour and image URL.
- Click Generate browserconfig.
- Save as browserconfig.xml at your root.
Worked example
A tile colour plus a logo path produces the standard browserconfig.xml.
Do I need browserconfig.xml?
Only if you care about how your site looks when pinned to a Windows Start screen. It is a nice-to-have, not a requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Where does it live?
At your site root, referenced by a msapplication-config meta tag.
What tile sizes exist?
Square 70x70, 150x150, 310x310 and wide 310x150.