Free Logo Maker
Type your brand name, pick a shape and colors, and download a clean, professional wordmark logo as a PNG. Transparent background, no watermark, no sign-up, and every pixel is drawn right here in your browser.
Design your logo
100% in-browser. Nothing you type is uploaded to a server. Your logo is drawn and exported entirely on your own device.
Put Your Brand to Work
Your logo is the start of your brand. These free CommonNinja widgets help you show it off and turn visitors into customers.
Logo Slider
Show off the brands, clients, and partners you work with in a clean logo wall that builds instant trust on your site.
Social Media Links
Give visitors one tidy row of buttons to every social profile, so a new fan can follow you the moment they land.
Contact Form
Let people reach you without leaving your site. A simple, on-brand form that sends every message straight to your inbox.
Opening Hours
Display your opening hours clearly so customers always know when you are open and when to get in touch.
Explore More Free Tools
Other free design tools to build out your brand.
Free Favicon Generator
Turn any image into a crisp favicon in every size browsers and devices expect.
Use Tool →Free Color Palette Generator
Build balanced color palettes for your brand and export the hex codes in one click.
Use Tool →Free Business Card Maker
Design a clean, print-ready business card with your new logo, colors, and details.
Use Tool →Free Brand Kit Generator
Pull your logo, colors, and fonts into one tidy brand kit you can share with your team.
Use Tool →How It Works
How to make a logo in three steps
No account, no sign-up, completely free. Everything is drawn in your browser, so nothing you type is ever uploaded to a server.
Enter your brand
Type your brand name and an optional tagline. The live preview updates instantly as you type.
Style the mark
Pick a shape, add a monogram, choose a layout and font, then set your mark, text, and background colors.
Download the PNG
Turn on a transparent background if you need it, then download a high-resolution PNG with no watermark.
Why It Works
Why a simple logo works harder
The logos you remember are almost always the simple ones. A clear shape and a readable name are easy to recognize, easy to reproduce, and easy to trust, which is exactly what a logo is for.
clear shape + readable name = a logo that scales
A simple mark stays sharp as a tiny favicon and as a huge banner. The fewer moving parts, the more places it works without falling apart or looking busy.
A logo does not need to explain your whole business. Its job is to be recognized. A distinct wordmark, one confident color, and an optional shape give people something they can spot at a glance and remember later, whether they see it on your site, an invoice, or a social profile.
Simplicity is also practical. A clean logo prints in one color, survives being shrunk to an app icon, and looks right on a light or dark background. Complex logos with gradients and fine detail tend to break in exactly those places, which is where a brand is seen most.
Where It Goes
Logo sizes for every use
One logo shows up in many places, and each spot has a comfortable size. Export from a large canvas and scale down so your logo stays crisp everywhere it lands.
| Use case | Comfortable size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Website header logo | 400 to 600 px wide | A crisp wordmark for the top of your site, exported on a transparent background Great fit |
| Social profile picture | 1000 × 1000 (square) | The mark-on-top layout, which centers cleanly inside a round avatar crop Great fit |
| Favicon / app icon | 512 × 512 | Just the mark with a monogram, since fine text disappears at tiny sizes Also works |
| Email signature | 300 to 400 px wide | The mark-on-left layout, which sits neatly beside your name and title Also works |
| Print and merch | Largest export you can | Business cards, stickers, and signage, where a bigger PNG stays sharper Also works |
Sizes reflect common 2026 web and social display guidance.
Layout & Shape
Which layout and shape should you use?
The layout decides how your logo fits a space, and the shape sets its personality. Here is when to reach for each option this tool can make.
| Choice | The look | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mark on top, wordmark below | A centered symbol above the brand name | Social avatars, app splash screens, and anywhere the logo sits in a square |
| Mark on left, wordmark right | A symbol beside the name, read left to right | Website headers, email signatures, and wide banner spaces |
| Circle or ring mark | A round badge, filled or outlined | A friendly, classic feel that crops perfectly into round profile pictures |
| Badge or hexagon mark | A solid geometric container | A modern, sturdy look for tech, gaming, and product brands |
| Monogram only, no wordmark | A single letter inside the mark | App icons and favicons where there is no room for full text |
| Wordmark only, no mark | The brand name on its own | A minimal, editorial identity that leans entirely on typography |
Troubleshooting
Why does my logo look off?
Most logos that feel amateur come down to one of these six. Fix these and even a plain wordmark starts to look professional.
Too many ideas at once
A logo with a symbol, a gradient, three colors, and a decorative font reads as busy. Pick one mark and one or two colors and let them breathe.
Simple scales betterFalls apart when small
A logo lives at favicon size just as often as on a billboard. Check it tiny. If the mark or letter blurs together, simplify the shape.
Test it smallLow-contrast colors
Pale text on a pale background or a mark that vanishes on your site color is a common trap. Keep a clear step in contrast between elements.
Contrast keeps it legibleA trendy, hard-to-read font
A decorative typeface can look great today and dated tomorrow, and often costs you legibility. For a wordmark, clarity beats novelty.
Legible beats trendyNo transparent version
A logo baked onto a white square looks broken on a colored header or a dark theme. Always keep a transparent PNG for flexible placement.
Export transparent tooCramped or uneven spacing
Letters jammed against the mark, or a tagline crowding the name, makes a logo feel amateur. Give every element room to sit calmly.
Space reads as polishBest Practices
8 tips for a logo that lasts
All CommonNinja widgets mentioned below are free to start. Use these while you design and after you put your logo live.
01
Start from the name
The wordmark is the heart of most small-brand logos. Get the name reading clearly in a font that fits your tone, then add a mark only if it helps.
02
Limit your colors
One strong brand color plus a neutral for text carries almost any logo. Fewer colors are easier to reproduce on print, merch, and every screen.
03
Match the shape to your tone
Circles feel friendly and human, badges and hexagons feel solid and modern, diamonds and stars feel premium. Pick the mark that says what you mean.
04
Use a monogram when space is tight
Your first initial inside the mark gives you an instant icon for favicons, app tiles, and avatars where the full name will not fit.
05
Always keep a transparent PNG
Turn on transparent background and download a version with no backdrop so your logo drops cleanly onto any header, dark theme, or photo.
06
Show it off with a logo wall
Once your brand is set, a logo showcase widget lets you display the clients and partners you work with, which builds trust the moment visitors land.
Add Logo Showcase free →07
Connect your profiles
A new visitor who likes your brand wants to follow it. A social links widget puts every profile one tap away, right next to your logo.
Add Social Links free →08
Keep one master file
Save your final logo and note the exact colors and font you used. Reusing the same details everywhere is what makes a brand feel consistent.
Glossary
Logo terms, briefly
Six terms that come up whenever you design a logo. Handy if you are briefing a designer or building a brand for the first time.
From the Blog
Further reading on branding and design
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