Logo Generator
Build a professional logo from icons, text, and colors. Export as PNG at multiple sizes or as SVG.
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Create a Professional Logo with Icon, Text and Colors: No Upload, No Account
Most logo builders lock the best features behind a subscription or add a watermark unless you pay. AlteredIdea's logo generator renders your design entirely in the browser using the HTML Canvas API: there is no server-side processing, no account wall, and no watermark on any export. Choose from 16 clean geometric icons, set your colors and layout, and download a print-ready PNG or scalable SVG in under a minute.
The live canvas preview updates instantly as you change any setting. Four layout modes (horizontal, vertical, icon-only, text-only) cover the most common logo configurations, and the transparent background option makes the PNG immediately usable on any background color. For teams that need a quick placeholder logo for a new project or startup, this tool gets you from zero to a professional-looking mark in minutes.
How to use: step by step
- 1Enter your brand name and optional tagline
Type your company or project name. A short tagline appears below the name in the logo at a smaller size. - 2Choose a layout
Pick Horizontal (icon left, text right), Vertical (icon above text), Icon only, or Text only to match your design intent. - 3Pick an icon
Choose from 16 built-in SVG icons: lightning bolt, star, shield, rocket, and more. The icon renders in your chosen accent color. - 4Set your colors
Adjust the icon/accent color, text color, and background color with the color pickers. Toggle transparent background for PNG exports with alpha. - 5Export at the size you need
Click PNG 256×256, 512×512 or 1024×1024 to download a rasterised version, or SVG (vector) for a scalable file that looks sharp at any size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the generated logo truly mine to use?
- Yes. The logo is assembled entirely from your input (name, tagline, colors) and built-in geometric SVG paths. There are no stock assets with usage restrictions. You own and can use the output commercially.
- Do I need a design background to use this tool?
- No. Pick an icon, type your name, choose colors and layout: the live canvas updates instantly so you can iterate in seconds without any design knowledge.
- What is the difference between PNG and SVG export?
- PNG is a raster format: it has a fixed pixel size. SVG is vector-based and scales infinitely without pixelation, making it ideal for business cards, signage, and anywhere the logo appears at different sizes.
- Can I use a custom font?
- The tool uses Inter and Arial as the font stack. Custom font upload is not currently supported. The bold/normal weight toggle and font size slider give you some typographic control within these system fonts.
- Does the tool upload anything to a server?
- No. The logo is rendered on an HTML Canvas element in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server: the PNG and SVG files are generated locally and downloaded directly.
- Can I create a logo with a transparent background?
- Yes. Enable the 'Transparent background' checkbox. The PNG export will have a transparent alpha channel. SVG export omits the background rectangle entirely when transparency is on.
- How do I get the sharpest logo?
- Export as SVG for true infinite scalability, or export PNG at 1024×1024 and scale down in your design tool or CMS. For favicon use, the PNG to ICO tool can convert your 1024px logo to a multi-resolution .ico file.
- Is the logo generator free?
- Completely free, no account required, and no limit on exports. All icons, layouts, and export formats are available to every visitor.
AlteredIdea vs alternatives
vs Canva / Looka / Wix Logo Maker: Those platforms require an account and charge for high-resolution or vector downloads. AlteredIdea generates PNG at up to 1024px and SVG for free, no sign-in needed, with no watermark.
vs Illustrator / Inkscape: No software installation, no learning curve. The live canvas preview means you see the result as you design: ideal for quick prototypes and project placeholders.
vs paid AI logo generators: No subscription, no credits, no usage limits. Every icon, layout, and export format is freely available to every visitor on every visit.