Ready-made templates with your nick, three-colour flag-style text, 4 fonts with preview and 90+ frame-by-frame movements and effects.
Type your nick, pick colours (gradient, three-stripe flag or per letter) and tap a template: the complete animation (100–200 frames, xat retro 2D style) is generated on its own and you can download or upload it instantly.
Tap a template: it is generated on its own and you can download it, upload it or tweak it in the frame-by-frame creator.
Frame-by-frame creator
Build 30×30 px strips frame by frame (xat 2D gif format): pixel text with gradient, three-colour flag or per-letter colours, four fonts, 90+ movements and effects, and xat 2D avatars.
0 frames
Frame strip (this is what you upload to xat)
No frames yet. Set up the text or avatar and press "Add frame".
Animated view
The text is wider than 30 px: it will be cropped.
—This is how the block will look with the current settings. If you like it, press "Add frame".
Click an avatar to select it (the "xat 2D avatar" animation is enabled). Images: xat.com/web_gear/chat/av/N.png
Pick a template, type your nick and download your animated GIF in seconds: retro pixel letters with neon, fire, explosion, lightning, camera, hearts, rockets and more. You can also build your own animation block by block with the manual generator. Everything renders in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a GIF with my name?+
Type the name in the templates panel, pick one (you will see the animated preview) and press Download GIF. You can also download the PNG strip with every frame.
Can I change colours and speed?+
Yes: main and secondary colour, border, box, font and speed. The manual generator also lets you choose animation blocks one by one.
What is it for?+
Animated nicks on xat, forum signatures, Discord, social media, small banners or just for fun.