Gravatar URL Generator
Build a Gravatar profile image URL from any email address.
Compute the MD5 hash of an email address right in your browser and turn it into a Gravatar URL. Pick a size and a fallback identicon style for users without a Gravatar account, then preview the result instantly.
Common use cases
- Show profile photos for commenters and forum users
- Display author images on blog posts and editorial pages
- Add user avatars to admin dashboards without hosting your own images
- Generate consistent identicons for internal team tools
Frequently asked questions
Why does Gravatar require MD5?▾
Gravatar uses lowercase-trimmed-email + MD5 as its identifier scheme. We compute it locally in JavaScript so no email leaves your browser.
What does the fallback do?▾
If a user has no Gravatar account, the fallback (identicon, monsterid, retro, etc.) generates a placeholder image instead of returning a 404.
Is MD5 still safe to use?▾
MD5 is broken cryptographically, but Gravatar uses it as a non-secret identifier — there is no security implication for this use case.