Licensing: Public domain dedication (CC0-like), allowing free commercial use, modification, and distribution without attribution or additional permissions.
Key Capabilities:
- URL Parameter Customization: Generate illustrations via
https://doodleipsum.com/[width]x[height]/[category], supporting single-dimension sizing (e.g.,x500for auto-aspect ratio) - Style Options: 8 preset styles including Flat, Hand drawn, Outline, and Avatar categories
- Advanced Effects: Parameters for circular cropping (
shape=circle), background color (bg=hex), grayscale (sat=-100), and blur (blur=50)
Technical Details:
- Format Support: Default PNG (transparent background), SVG vector format available in Pro version
- Cache Management:
n=1parameter prevents browser caching duplicates - Static URLs: Visiting generated links provides permanent addresses with
i=[imageId]
Use Cases:
- Web prototype placeholders (e.g.,
https://doodleipsum.com/300x200/flat) - Social media graphics (brand color customization supported)
- Educational materials (cartoon-style characters and scenes)
Limitations:
- Free version limited to 50 daily generations
- Complex scenes may have element misalignment requiring manual adjustment
- No official Figma/Sketch plugins; manual export/import required