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Chibi Maker & Character Creator

This chibi character creator turns your OC into a tiny, expressive version of itself. Pick an outfit, proportions, and a face, then keep the hairstyle and accessory that make it yours. Start with an illustrated idea for an avatar, sticker, or expression set.

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Wardrobe
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Expression
Background
Outfit color
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Pick a few options and your prompt builds itself here.

This is what the generator reads, plus the art style and output you chose.

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Pipkin Patch, an original chibi character example
Reference sheetPipkin PatchChibi
  • Mint overalls and coral boots
  • Big amber eyes, tiny seed packet
  • A cheerful greenhouse helper
2.5 headsrounded handscozy
palette

Ideas

Six small characters with a clear idea

Use these characters as starting points, not a matching set of faces. Each has a different hairstyle, hobby, and color balance. Load a card to bring its outfit, expression, and signature detail into the generator. The written details stay editable, so you can keep the silhouette while replacing the name and personal story.

Pipkin Patch, a garden helper OC idea

Pipkin Patch

Garden helper
  • Grows seedlings in spare cups
  • Coral boots, mint overalls
  • Always offers the first sprout
Nori Thimble, a cozy reader OC idea

Nori Thimble

Cozy reader
  • Knits by a rainy window
  • Lilac sleeves, mint slippers
  • Saves the warmest seat
Tavi Fold, a tiny explorer OC idea

Tavi Fold

Tiny explorer
  • Folds a map for every walk
  • Mustard cape, teal tunic
  • Takes the scenic route
Lumi Spool, a craft friend OC idea

Lumi Spool

Craft friend
  • Collects scraps for new crafts
  • Coral hoodie, navy overalls
  • Hums while sorting colors
Mallow Drift, a rain walker OC idea

Mallow Drift

Rain walker
  • Counts puddles on the way home
  • Navy coat, peach scarf
  • Carries an extra umbrella
Pebble Note, a note keeper OC idea

Pebble Note

Note keeper
  • Writes tiny notes for friends
  • Mustard sweater, plum trousers
  • Remembers every small favor

Know the rules

Chibi proportions and outfits, explained

Chibi is a way of simplifying a character, not a particular age or a fixed costume. Art Rocket describes compact bodies and oversized heads; this page uses a practical range of 2 to 3 heads tall. The three wardrobe choices are our own starting points. You can combine their ideas while keeping the face and silhouette readable.

heads tall in this page's proportion choices
2–3
heads tall in this page's proportion choices
illustrated wardrobe starting points
3
illustrated wardrobe starting points
original character ideas to edit
6
original character ideas to edit
single-expression presets
5
single-expression presets

Sources: Art Rocket: drawing chibi characters

Cozy: use a soft, simple silhouette example

Cozy: use a soft, simple silhouette

A roomy cardigan, rounded shoes, and a small everyday object give a cozy character an immediate purpose. Let the sleeves make one broad shape instead of describing every fold. For Nori, the mug is the main prop, so the trousers and slippers remain quiet. You can change the cardigan to a sweater or raincoat without losing the soft silhouette. Keep the face visible above the collar and leave space between the hands and body. This is a useful starting point for a greeting sticker because the expression does most of the work.

round sleevesone small propsoft outfit shapes
Quest: shrink the costume, keep the clue example

Quest: shrink the costume, keep the clue

A tiny explorer does not need a miniature inventory covering every surface. Pick a capelet, sturdy boots, and one clue to the adventure, such as a rolled map. Tavi keeps the mustard cape and teal tunic as the readable color blocks. If your original OC wears elaborate armor, preserve one shoulder shape or a familiar clasp, then simplify the remaining panels. A shorter cape helps the feet remain visible. The goal is a recognizable small version of the design, with enough open space around the limbs to understand the pose.

one adventure clueshort capereadable boots
Street: give the outline a rhythm example

Street: give the outline a rhythm

A hoodie, overalls, and high tops make a practical outfit with a clear top-to-bottom rhythm. Use one bright color near the face and repeat it only in a small accessory. Lumi's headphones sit around the neck, so the curls remain the strongest shape. Avoid covering the hoodie with tiny patches that disappear in an avatar. If you want a scene-inspired chibi, start with the linked scene page to plan the hairstyle and colors, then describe those same details here. The outfit can stay expressive without relying on a recognizable logo.

clear hair shapebold color blockplain accessories
Two heads or three: choose room for detail example

Two heads or three: choose room for detail

At two heads tall, the head takes up roughly half the total height. That leaves very little body space, so a single sweater shape usually reads better than several layers. At three heads tall, there is more room for a belt, a cape, or a pair of distinct boots. The middle choice is a flexible compromise for everyday outfits. Treat these as design targets rather than a guaranteed measurement from the generator. After drawing, compare the head height with the entire figure and simplify the outfit if the result feels too busy.

2 heads: compact2.5 heads: balanced3 heads: more outfit room
Big eyes and simplified hands example

Big eyes and simplified hands

The eyes carry much of the expression, but they still need room for eyebrows and a mouth. Use a simple hand gesture, such as a wave or both hands around a cup, instead of a complex finger pose. Rounded mitten-like hands are a deliberate drawing choice. Inspect the finished result for extra fingers, merged props, or a wrist that joins the sleeve incorrectly. Small details become harder to judge when reduced, so check both the full-size image and a tiny preview before using it as an icon.

space for eyebrowsone hand gesturecheck at small size
Expressions form a set through consistency example

Expressions form a set through consistency

A useful expression set keeps the same hair outline, accessory, outfit colors, and eye color across every face. Change the eyebrows, mouth, and pose to communicate happy, sleepy, excited, or shy. Do not change the hairstyle just to make an expression more dramatic. Begin with one neutral reference and copy its identifying description into later requests. Generated variations can still drift, so compare them side by side and correct details before treating them as a finished set. An expression should be recognizable without a caption.

same identifying detailsdifferent face and posecompare every result

Names and details

A small name and a memorable habit

These playful two-word handles suit a mascot, a sticker character, or an alternate nickname for an existing OC. They are optional: a chibi version can keep the original character's full name. Pick a detail that explains what the character does, then use that detail in the drawing. A closed notebook, a seed packet, or plain headphones can tell a story without turning into a pile of accessories.

Chibi nickname mixer

small everyday word + hobby word

One detail to keep in every expression

Choose a simple visual anchor, then edit it to fit your OC.

Guide

How to make a chibi of your own OC

To make a kawaii character, first write down the details that make the character recognizable at a glance. A tiny version rarely needs the full original costume. This workflow helps you keep the identity while giving the face enough space for a strong expression. Use the same notes later if you want matching stickers or a new avatar.

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    1. Save three identity anchors

    Choose the hair silhouette, a main clothing color, and one personal accessory. For an existing OC, compare those choices with the original design rather than adding new decorations. A side braid, mustard cape, and rolled map are enough to identify Tavi. Write the anchors in the details box in plain language. If the original has many patterns, keep only the one that remains readable when the image is small. The name belongs in its own field and should not be drawn onto the outfit.

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    2. Match proportions to the job

    Use two heads tall for a very compact mascot or sticker. Use three heads tall if the boots, overalls, or cape need more space. The middle setting works well when you want a large face and a recognizable everyday outfit. Keep the Chibi art style for this page's usual look. Choose a full-body output when you need to inspect proportions; a portrait crop is better after the character is settled and the face becomes the main subject.

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    3. Choose one readable emotion

    Start with a happy or shy face before asking for a whole expression collection. Describe the eyebrows and mouth, not just an abstract mood. For example, excited can mean raised eyebrows and a small open smile. Keep the hands simple enough to understand at thumbnail size. If the character holds a cup, ask for both hands around that one object. Save this first result as your visual reference, then preserve the same outfit and hair description in subsequent images.

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    4. Build a background around the use

    A plain light background makes it easier to inspect the silhouette or crop a profile picture. A greenhouse or window seat gives an idea card a small story. For stickers, keep a clean gap around the character and avoid background objects touching the outline. This page does not promise transparent exports or automatic sticker cutting. You can prepare the final cutout in an editor after checking the image. Leave enough space around the top of the head for a circular avatar crop.

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    5. Review, then make the next expression

    Inspect the eyes, hands, hair clip, and footwear before building more images. Correct a mismatched accent color in the written description instead of quietly accepting it as part of the character. For a set, change one expression at a time and compare each result with the reference. If you want several expressions on one canvas, request an expression sheet explicitly in the details box. Generated layouts may need manual cropping and cleanup before they work as individual emotes.

FAQ

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