Show HN: Square Face Generator – A Flash-free tool to generate avatars
squarefacegenerator.workHi HN,
I built Square Face Generator because I missed the simple, blocky avatar creators from the Flash era that no longer work today.
Most modern "avatar makers" force you to upload a selfie for AI processing, which often feels like a privacy overkill for a simple profile pic. I wanted something that:
Requires No Flash: It’s built with modern HTML5/Canvas, so it works on any browser/mobile without security risks.
Requires No Photos: It’s a pure generator. You create your identity from scratch rather than having an AI guess your face.
Is Lightweight: No heavy libraries, no sign-ups, just open and generate.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the UI or if there are specific "square" styles you’d like to see added.
URL: https://squarefacegenerator.work If anyone is looking for a quick way to generate these types of avatars without messing with design tools, I actually put together a simple generator here: https://squarefacesgenerator.app/ It's free and open-ended. I’m planning to add more "pixel-art" style traits soon. Feedback is more than welcome! [Comment Option A — concise, product-focused]
Nice work—love the nostalgia angle. As a complementary alternative, I built SquareFaceGenerator.run, a modern HTML5/Canvas version with 200+ options, instant downloads, and zero signup. No selfies or tracking—everything runs locally in the browser. It keeps the square-face aesthetic while adding real-time preview, unlimited colors, and one-click PNG export for Discord/Twitter. If you’re after speed and touch-optimized UX, the Canvas version might be helpful alongside the Flash emulator.