Shield Badge Generator
Generate shields.io-style badges with custom label, message, color and logo. Copy as Markdown, HTML or URL.
How to use the Shield Badge Generator
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Enter a label, message, and pick a color.
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Preview the badge.
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Copy as Markdown, HTML, or URL.
What are shield badges?
Shield badges are those small, colorful status indicators you see at the top of GitHub READMEs — version, build status, license, downloads, etc. They're powered by shields.io, which generates SVG images from URL parameters. This tool lets you design custom badges visually and generates the correct Markdown image tag, HTML, or shields.io URL.
Key features
- Custom label, message, color, and optional logo
- Live preview of the badge
- Output as Markdown, HTML <img>, or shields.io URL
- Color picker with 20+ preset colors
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account on shields.io?
No — shields.io generates badges from URL parameters with no registration. This tool just helps you build the correct URL and Markdown.
Which colors can I use?
Any hex color, plus all the standard shields.io named colors: brightgreen, green, yellowgreen, yellow, orange, red, blue, lightgrey, and more.
Are my badge designs saved?
No. Everything happens locally in your browser.