Enter a name or seed to generate an avatar — the image is drawn in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
How it works
- Each avatar is derived from a hash of your seed text, so the same input always produces the same result — useful for consistent user identicons across a site.
- Identicon makes a symmetric pixel grid (GitHub-style). Rings draws concentric circles. Initials uses the first letters of your seed. Bauhaus composes geometric shapes.
- Color themes constrain the generated hues — "Auto" derives color purely from the seed hash, while the others lock to a coordinated range.
- Click any avatar to download it as an SVG, or use the PNG button for a raster version.
Create simple, unique avatar images from initials or a seed — with colour themes and shapes — for profiles, placeholders and demos. Download as PNG or SVG.
Frequently asked questions
How are avatars generated?
From the text or seed you enter, the tool derives colours and a pattern deterministically, so the same input always produces the same avatar — handy for consistent placeholder identities.
Can I use these commercially?
Yes — the avatars are generated locally from your input and are yours to use. They contain no third-party imagery.
What formats can I download?
You can download as PNG for universal use, or SVG when you need a crisp, scalable version for high-resolution displays.
Do the avatars need internet?
No. Generation happens entirely in your browser, so it works offline after the first load and nothing about your input is sent anywhere.
Why initials became useful avatars
As online accounts multiplied, interfaces needed a recognizable fallback when no profile photograph was available. Initial-based and generated avatars provide a stable visual identity without requiring an uploaded image.
Why consistent shapes matter
Circular and square avatars became common because they fit neatly into repeated interface elements such as contact lists, comments and account menus. Cropping an image to a fixed shape also makes mixed profile images visually consistent.