ASCIInator
Focus: ascii art, images and design. Shares generator and svg with BGJar. Rated 4.4 (BGJar: 4.5).
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BGJar
Generate free SVG backgrounds for websites, blogs and apps.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is BGJar?
BGJar is a free SVG background generator with ready-made styles such as waves, blobs, stripes, rings and abstract patterns. You can tweak colours and shapes in the browser, then copy or download the SVG for use on websites, blogs and apps without signing up.
Pros
- Lots of background styles
- Quick colour editing
- No account needed
Cons
- Limited fine control over shapes
- Some styles look similar
Who should use BGJar
Designers and developers who need a quick decorative background.
Who may not need it
Teams with an illustrator or a full brand pattern library.
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