DiceBear
An avatar library where you can dial through a dozen illustration styles and copy the result straight out as an image.
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How to get the most from it
DiceBear sits in Dress-Up & Avatars under Play, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: Avatar makers and dress-up games, which are really just character creators liberated from the games they were trapped in. A whole subculture.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
DiceBear: quick answers
Is DiceBear free?
Yes. DiceBear is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use DiceBear?
No. You can use DiceBear without signing up for anything.
Does DiceBear work on a phone?
Yes. DiceBear works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is DiceBear safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does DiceBear take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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