Build it your way.
Start with a preset and change hair, skin tone, clothes, expression, and background in the live preview. The browser-based builder needs no account and lets you choose each detail before downloading.
Make a custom characterSouth Park character maker.
Create your paper-cut alter ego. Change the details and download a character that feels like you.
Your character, livePNG / SVG
The mountain kid
Try a color. Change the mood.
Browser-based character builder1024px PNG + SVGNo account needed
From photo to character
Your photo. A South Park alter ego.
Real portraits, reimagined in a South Park-inspired paper-cut world. The hair, the outfit, the little details that make you, you.
Drag the divider or use the arrow keys to compare.
Those purple shades.
Familiar curls, lilac sunglasses, a whole new cartoon world.
Keep the yellow beanie.
Your favorite hat and jacket, with a little animated attitude.
Every curl, reimagined.
Same glasses and signature color. A different kind of portrait.
Two ways to find your character.
Create a personalized South Park-inspired character in the interactive builder, or explore optional AI generation when available.
Start with an idea.
Describe a look, personality, or scene to generate an original image. The AI studio requires an account and credits, with the price shown before each generation.
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MADE IN THE BUILDER
Real designs. Ready to make your own.
These are live editor designs, rendered with the same tools you can use. Open either version, make your changes, or inspect the actual exported files.
A familiar face, a new look.
Swap curls for a bun, layer glasses with a scarf, change the sweater, and add a wave.
Open this design
Make room for a friend.
Combine two individually styled characters, with braids, an afro, overalls, a raincoat, and a shared park background.
Open this design
Your whole little cast.
Build a three-character scene. Mix a seated suit, a ponytail and dress, and a waving character with headphones.
Open this design
Builder examples use the manual editor. They do not require AI generation. Downloaded PNG and SVG files match the edited designs above; saved edits stay in this browser.
How to make your own South Park character.
A few thoughtful choices are enough to create a recognizable avatar. Start simple, then adjust the details that make it yours.
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Choose your starting point
Open the studio and select a preset close to your idea. Hair and outfit colors can be changed later. For an imagined scene, switch to the AI generator and describe your character.
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Give the details a purpose
Adjust hair, hats, clothes, and facial expressions one group at a time. Check the live preview as you go, and use Undo to return to an earlier version.
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Download a version you love
Choose a background and export a 1024 × 1024 PNG or an SVG. Download the file before leaving. Browser saves keep an editable design on this device and do not sync across browsers.
A little more character in every detail.
Create an original avatar with the South Park paper-cut look: round heads, flat shapes, and expressive faces. Choose recognizable details to suggest a personality. No drawing experience is needed.
Start with a recognizable silhouette
Try short hair, curls, long hair, a bob, or spikes, then add a beanie or cap. For a cartoon version of yourself, start with your most recognizable feature. For an invented character, let the silhouette suggest a personality.
Use color to connect the look
Choose an outfit color first, then coordinate the hair and accessories. Compare a bright jacket against snow with a softer outfit in the park. The live preview helps you judge the whole palette.
Let the expression tell the story
A happy, calm, surprised, or grumpy face changes the character's personality. Try glasses or freckles for extra detail, and check that the face remains clear at avatar size.
Keep the scene in balance
Choose snowy mountains, a park, or plain paper to support the character. Use a transparent background when placing the avatar into another design. You can change the scene before exporting another version.
Your avatar, outside the studio.
Choose a destination for your avatar, then match its expression, colors, and background to that use.
Profile pictures
Use a simple background and a clear face for chat apps, community profiles, or a personal account. Preview the image at a small size before settling on tiny details.
Friends and inside jokes
Make a character inspired by a shared hobby, a favorite jacket, or a familiar expression. Use photos or likenesses only with permission, and keep the result considerate of the people involved.
Original character ideas
Use your character as a visual reference for a fictional personality. Save variations to compare different outfits or moods.
Stickers and small projects
A transparent export makes it easier to place your character on a card, a personal sticker layout, or a presentation. Check the requirements of the app or printer you use.
The right file for the next idea.
Export the character in your preview as a ready-to-use PNG or a scalable SVG.
PNG, ready to share
The builder exports a 1024 × 1024 PNG. Select Transparent in the scene controls for a file without a background. Some profile-picture apps crop images into a circle, so leave room around the character when checking the result.
SVG, room to grow
SVG preserves vector shapes for resizing in a layout. Check that your destination supports SVG; some apps accept only raster images. Keep the original download for later edits.
Browser saves stay on this device. Downloads are yours to keep.
A little credit. A lot of character.
Choose AI generation credits with a one-time pack or a monthly plan. Find an allowance that fits your character ideas.
Pay once. Keep your credits until you use them. No subscription.
Explorer
For a few new looks and your first character ideas.
$5one time
500 credits
Up to 33 images at 1K
- 1K, 1.5K, and 2K image generation
- Square and portrait PNG images
- Automatic credit return for failed generations
One-time credits never expire. Use them whenever an idea arrives.
Creator
For regular creatorsRoom to experiment with outfits, expressions, and original characters.
$15one time
1,500 credits
Up to 100 images at 1K
- 1K, 1.5K, and 2K image generation
- Square and portrait PNG images
- Automatic credit return for failed generations
One-time credits never expire. Use them whenever an idea arrives.
Studio
A larger allowance for an ongoing character project.
$40one time
4,000 credits
Up to 266 images at 1K
- 1K, 1.5K, and 2K image generation
- Square and portrait PNG images
- Automatic credit return for failed generations
One-time credits never expire. Use them whenever an idea arrives.
Text generation and one-photo conversion use 15 credits at 1K or 1.5K, or 26 credits at 2K. Each request creates one image. Review the cost shown before generation.
100 credits = $1 in every plan. Credits are used for AI image generation.
South Park character maker FAQs.
Straightforward answers about making, saving, and using your character.
What is a South Park character maker?
southparkmaker is an online interactive tool for creating personalized cartoon characters inspired by the South Park paper-cut aesthetic. Customize your hairstyle, skin tone, outfit, expression, and background in the manual editor, or try optional AI generation when available.
Do I need an account to create a character?
The manual builder works in your browser without an account. Customize your character and download a PNG or SVG. AI generation requires a signed-in account and uses credits when enabled.
How does the photo-to-character option work?
Choose From a photo in the AI studio, sign in, and upload one PNG, JPEG, or WebP image up to 3 MB. Add optional details, review the credit cost, and generate. Your photo guides the hairstyle, outfit, and overall look; results can vary.
Can I download a transparent character image?
Yes. Open Scene in the builder and select Transparent before exporting. Your PNG or SVG will have no background. This is useful for placing the avatar into another design without a square scene around it. Keep a downloaded copy of your finished version.
Are my saved characters available on other devices?
The builder saves editable designs in this browser on this device. They do not automatically appear on another phone, computer, or browser. Clearing browser storage can remove those saves. Download your image to keep a separate copy you can move wherever you need it.
Is this the official South Park avatar creator?
southparkmaker is an independent creative tool inspired by the paper-cut cartoon aesthetic. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by South Park or its rights holders. Create original characters and use only photos, likenesses, or other materials you have permission to use.
A new character. A little more you.
Open the studio, follow your curiosity, and make an original avatar one detail at a time.