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About Identicon Generator — Avatar, Gravatar Alternative
An identicon is a small, visual fingerprint generated from a seed string — a username, email, or hash. The same seed always produces the same symmetric image, which makes identicons a great drop-in for default avatars and a quick way to tell accounts apart at a glance.
This identicon generator turns any seed into a deterministic, vertically-symmetric SVG avatar. It's a self-hosted gravatar alternative: there's no account, no upload, and no network call — your seed is hashed locally and rendered right in the browser. Copy the SVG markup or download the result and use it wherever you need a default avatar.
Features
- Deterministic — the same seed always renders the same avatar
- Crisp, scalable SVG output at any size
- Symmetric grid + auto-derived color from the seed
- Fully offline: the seed never leaves your device
How to use
- Type a seed — a username, email, or any string.
- Adjust the size if you need a larger or smaller avatar.
- Preview the identicon and copy the SVG markup, or download it.
Frequently asked questions
What is an identicon?
An identicon is an image generated deterministically from a string. The same input always yields the same picture, so it works as a unique visual fingerprint or default avatar without anyone having to upload a photo.
Is this a Gravatar alternative?
Yes. Gravatar maps an email hash to an avatar on a remote service. This tool does the same mapping locally and offline — no account, no upload, and the seed never leaves your browser.
Why does the same seed always look the same?
The seed is run through a fast deterministic hash (FNV-1a). The hash bits choose both the color and which grid cells are filled, so identical seeds produce byte-for-byte identical SVGs.
Is hashing the email or username secure here?
The hash is for visual variety, not security — it isn't cryptographic and shouldn't be treated as a way to hide the seed. Everything runs locally, so nothing is transmitted, but don't rely on the identicon to conceal the underlying value.
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Everything runs locally in your browser — your input is never uploaded.