Hello, we are AvatarMelayu
Placeholder Avatars That Look Like Us, In One URL
<img src="https://avatarmelayu.com/i/150?img=85">
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What is AvatarMelayu?
AvatarMelayu is a free placeholder avatar service with AI-generated Malay and Malaysian faces. Developers and designers paste one URL, such as https://avatarmelayu.com/i/150?img=3, into an img tag to get a sample profile picture, with no sign-up and no API key.
| Price | Free, no sign-up and no API key |
|---|---|
| Image source | AI-generated; no real people |
| Image licence | CC0 (public domain), subject to the Terms |
| Base URL | https://avatarmelayu.com/i/{saiz} |
| Size | 16 to 1000 pixels, square (default 150) |
| Format | JPG, WebP, PNG; transparent circle with ?shape=circle |
| Parameters | img, u, g, cat, fmt, shape |
| Categories | bertudung, bersongkok, profesional, pelajar, kanak-kanak, warga-emas, baju-melayu |
| Number of avatars | 89 |
| Rate limit | 120 requests per minute per IP |
| JSON API | https://avatarmelayu.com/api/avatars |
| Updated | 30 October 2026 |
89 faces
Malay and Malaysian faces ready for your mockups, dashboards and landing pages, straight from a URL.
Your
mockup
should
look
like
your
real
users.
AvatarMelayu
gives
you
local
faces
that
are
modest
and
licensed
for
use,
with
nothing
but
an
img
tag,
no
account
and
no
annoying
limits.
Everything you need from a placeholder avatar
Made for developers and designers building for Malaysian users.
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No sign-up, no API key
Paste the URL and go. API keys are only for partners who need higher limits.
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Local faces, by category
Filter by gender and category: hijab, songkok, professional, student, children, seniors.
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Consistent per identity
Use ?u=user-email and the same person always gets the same face.
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Size, format & shape
Any size up to 1000px, JPG, WebP or PNG, and transparent circles with ?shape=circle.
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AI-generated, no real people
Every face is AI-generated with tools whose licence allows redistribution, so there are no subject-privacy issues.
Build your avatar URL
Pick the options, copy the URL and paste it into an <img> tag. The preview updates instantly.
https://avatarmelayu.com/i/150
<img src="https://avatarmelayu.com/i/150" width="150" height="150" alt="">
One URL, used everywhere
Works with anything
HTML, Laravel Blade, React, Vue, Flutter, Figma (paste the URL into an image plugin), or a CSS background-image. If it can show an image from a URL, it can use AvatarMelayu.
Built for
Three steps, no sign-up
From idea to a mockup that looks real in under a minute.
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Pick
Choose a size, gender or category, or just leave it random.
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Copy
Copy a URL like /i/150?img=3 from the URL builder or the gallery.
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Paste
Put it in your img src. Images are cached and served fast.
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Contribute
Have your own photos? Sign up as a contributor and grow the collection.
Meet our faces
Every avatar below can be called straight from a URL.
Frequently asked questions
Is AvatarMelayu really free?
Yes. Use the avatar URLs in personal or commercial projects, without paying or signing up.
Can I use these avatars as real profile pictures?
No. They are placeholders for mockups, prototypes and demos. Do not use them to impersonate anyone or in a misleading context.
How do I get the same face every time?
Use ?img=ID for a specific avatar, or ?u=something (such as the user email) so the same identity always gets the same face.
Are there usage limits?
A reasonable per-IP rate limit protects the service. Images are cached by browsers, so normal use is not affected. Partners can ask for an API key with a higher limit.
Are the faces in AvatarMelayu real people?
No. Every avatar is AI-generated and does not depict a real person, so it is safe to use as a placeholder with no privacy issues.
This avatar looks like me or a real person. What do I do?
AI faces can occasionally resemble someone by chance. Click "Report" on that avatar in the gallery and we will review and remove it within 7 working days.
How can I contribute photos?
Sign up as a contributor. Once approved, upload AI-generated faces made with tools whose licence allows redistribution. Every picture is reviewed before it is published.
What is a pravatar.cc alternative with Malay faces?
AvatarMelayu works like pravatar.cc, but with Malay and Malaysian faces. Just swap the URL: /i/150 for a random avatar, /i/150?img=3 for a specific one, and /i/150?u=email for a consistent avatar per user.
How do I get a placeholder avatar wearing a hijab?
Use the category and gender filters: /i/200?g=perempuan&cat=tudung. Add &shape=circle for a round avatar or &fmt=webp for a smaller file.
Can I use AvatarMelayu in commercial projects?
Yes, as placeholder images in mockups, prototypes, demos and landing pages, including client work. The images are licensed CC0. Do not use them to impersonate anyone or as the face of a product endorsement.
Does AvatarMelayu have an API for AI agents or apps?
Yes. A JSON list at /api/avatars, an OpenAPI spec at /openapi.json, and a summary for language models at /llms.txt. All open, no API key needed.