Simple Logo Maker

Create basic logos by combining text, shapes, and icons with layering, color, and export to SVG/PNG.

Tested tool guide Tested browser tools Checked August 16, 2026

What Simple Logo Maker does and how it behaves

Simple Logo Maker assembles a logo from three kinds of elements: wording, basic shapes, and icons. You can position and color those elements, control which ones appear in front, and export the finished mark as SVG or PNG. It is suited to straightforward badges, wordmarks, and icon-plus-name designs rather than custom-drawn identities. The usual surprise is that layering affects visibility: a filled shape placed in front of the lettering can cover it instead of serving as its background.

How the result is produced

Arrange the logo layers

Start with wording, an icon, or a basic shape, then position and color each element. Use the layer controls to decide which parts sit in front: a shape can become a badge behind an icon, while text can remain unobstructed. If an element disappears, move the covering object backward or the hidden object forward.

Choose an export format

Export the finished logo as SVG when you need vector artwork that can be displayed at different sizes. Export PNG when you need a fixed-size raster image for a profile, post, or document. The maker performs these exports in the browser, so the logo content is not uploaded as part of making the file.

Good uses

Create a launch-day avatar by placing a project initial over a colored geometric badge, then export the finished composition as PNG.
Build an icon-and-wordmark combination for a website header and export SVG so the same artwork can be displayed at several layout sizes.
Compare two logo directions by changing the icon, foreground color, background shape, and layer order before choosing a concept for further design work.

Limits and checks

The available text, shapes, and icons support simple construction, but they do not provide the bespoke lettering or original illustration expected from a custom identity process.
An exported file records the current composition. Check for covered text, icons that blend into their background, unintended overlaps, and weak contrast before treating the result as finished.
PNG has fixed pixel dimensions and can become visibly soft when enlarged. SVG scales more appropriately for variable-size use, but very thin strokes and intricate details may still become unreadable when the logo is displayed small.

Common questions

Should I download the logo as SVG or PNG?

Choose SVG for a website header, scalable layout, or design handoff where the logo may need different dimensions. Choose PNG for a known display size or a service that does not accept SVG. PNG is not the better choice when substantial enlargement is expected because its pixel dimensions are fixed at export.

Can this maker produce a complete professional brand identity?

It can produce a usable basic logo by combining a name, icon, shape, color, and layer order. The answer is no if you need custom lettering, an original illustrated symbol, responsive logo variants, formal usage rules, or trademark clearance. Those tasks require design and legal work beyond assembling the mark.

References and verification

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