Show HN: Square Face Generator – A Flash-free tool to generate avatars

[lion__93332]

Hi 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

[RustyArmor]

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!

[BOS1980-]

[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.

URL: https://squarefacegenerator.run/