Square Face Generator Tutorial

Follow this Square Face Generator tutorial to build a pixel-toy square face, shuffle styles, and export a crisp PNG for profiles and icons.

Tutorial steps

  1. Open Square Face Generator and choose a background.
  2. Select a face shape, then add hair, eyes, mouth, and accessories.
  3. Tap Random to explore new square face combos.
  4. Pick a size and download a PNG.

Tutorial tips for clean results

  • Keep the face centered so circle crops still look balanced.
  • Use high contrast eyes and mouth for small sizes.
  • Limit accessories when you need a professional look.
  • Export 512 or 1024 for crisp edges.

Platform-ready sizes

  • 256px for small icons and compact UI lists.
  • 512px for most social profile pictures.
  • 1024px for high-resolution exports and scaling down.

Circle crop safe zone

  • Keep eyes and mouth inside the center of the square.
  • Leave padding around hair and accessories before cropping.
  • Preview the avatar at small sizes before exporting.

Common tutorial questions

  • Is it free? Yes, the generator is free to use online.
  • Do I need an account? No signup required.
  • Can I export transparent PNGs? Use the transparent background toggle on the generator.
  • Does it work on mobile? Yes, it runs in modern phone browsers.

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