SVGOMG
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Web App
DiceBear
An open source avatar library and free HTTP API with dozens of styles.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is DiceBear?
DiceBear generates deterministic SVG avatars from a seed in more than 60 styles, from cute characters to pixel art and abstract shapes. You can use the free HTTP API, the JavaScript library, the command line tool or the online playground, and it can be self-hosted for privacy.
Pros
- Over 60 avatar styles
- Free API and library
- Self-hostable
Cons
- Some styles have their own licences
- Best suited to developers
Who should use DiceBear
Developers and designers who need placeholder or default avatars quickly.
Who may not need it
People who want to design a personal avatar by hand.
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