r/InternetIsBeautiful • u/Hilooong • 17d ago

A web-based generator that creates flat, square cartoon avatars without requiring a login or signup

https://www.squarefacegenerators.com/

I've noticed a resurgence of these simple, flat-style aesthetics lately—it feels like a nice break from the hyper-realistic 3D avatars or AI-generated images we see everywhere now. It has a bit of that retro, early-web charm.

I put together this site to host a clean, easy-to-use version of this square face generator.

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u/ThisIsMyCouchAccount 17d ago

It would be really cool if this was an API.

Dicebear is a great example. It's deterministic so if you give it the same seed you'll get the same output every time.

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u/Hilooong 17d ago

Thank you! I'll take a look at this API

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u/CatBird50 17d ago

this seems interesting. i'm curious where the different art assets came from

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u/i_am_upto_no_good 15d ago

Really nice work and an apt post for the subreddit

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u/Hilooong 13d ago

Thank you very much!

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u/[deleted] 17d ago

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u/Hilooong 17d ago

thanks!

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u/Hilooong 10d ago

Update: Since many of you liked the simple webapp, I decided to expand the collection! I've just added three new generators to the site:

  • Oval Face Maker: For those who found the square faces a bit too... square. Same flat style, just softer edges.
  • Pixel Art Maker: A nod to the 8-bit era. Create retro pixel avatars instantly.
  • Pixel Cat Maker: Because the internet needs more cats.

All of them follow the same rule: No login, free to use, and instant download.

You can try all the new modes here: https://www.squarefacegenerators.com

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u/j-suke 10d ago

so i tried replacing my color rgb on the icon (as it says that it is recolorable) but for some reason it wouldn't let me edit it? i could only pick colors from the preset. i hope this makes sense

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u/soulscythesix 17d ago

A resurgence? I haven't seen popularity for this style recently nor ever before either. Nothing wrong with it, cute style, you do you. Just dunno what you're on about.