# Kao-Z (icon-z)

> Customizable SVG avatar generator. Combine elements with precise position and color controls, export to PNG/SVG or share via URL.

Kao-Z is a web-based avatar creation tool adapted from icon-z.com (by @topeconheroes). It allows users to build highly personalized SVG characters with a wide range of facial components (~828 SVG elements across 12 categories), a sophisticated color system with 5 channels, and the ability to export results in both PNG and SVG formats.

## Features

- 12 customization categories: face, hair, eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, beard, glasses, hat, body, effects, background
- 5-channel color system with 36 presets
- Position controls: X/Y offset, zoom, closeup mode
- Export as PNG (multiple sizes) or SVG
- URL sharing for avatar states
- 9 avatar save slots with local persistence
- Light/dark theme support
- Bilingual (French/English)

## Privacy

All data is stored locally on the user's device. No data is sent to any server.

## Links

- Website: https://presque.cool/kao-z/
- Case Study: https://presque.cool/projects/kao-z
- Portfolio: https://presque.cool

## Credits

Developed by Tristan Hubert for presque.cool.
Adapted from icon-z.com by @topeconheroes.
Icons: Lucide.