Create Original Characters with AI OC Maker
An OC Maker that turns your text descriptions into finished character art. Describe what your character looks like, pick a style, and get a design back in under a minute.
What Makes a Good OC Maker
The four things we test for when building our original character design tools.
Image Quality
Output should look like something you'd actually use. We test at 1024x1024 and check for common AI artifacts like extra fingers or blurred details.
Character Consistency
Your OC should look like the same person across images. We generate the same character in multiple poses and compare faces, proportions, and colors.
Generation Speed
Waiting 5 minutes for one image kills creative flow. Our target is under 60 seconds, so you can iterate on OC designs without losing momentum.
Style Range
A tool that only does anime isn't enough. We support 20+ styles from realistic portraits to pixel art, and each one should look intentional, not filtered.
What the OC Maker Actually Produces
Before-and-after examples showing what goes in and what comes out of our character design tool.
Text Prompt to OC Design
A text description of a fantasy warrior turned into a finished anime-style original character.
Rough Sketch to Polished Design
A hand-drawn sketch uploaded as reference, refined into a clean character illustration by the OC Maker.
Style Conversion
Same character redesigned from realistic style to anime while keeping the core features intact.
Multi-View Design Sheet
One character reference expanded into a full OC design sheet with front, side, and back views.
OC Maker Core Features
What each tool does and when to use it for creating original characters.
Which OC Maker Workflow Fits You
Different creators use the OC Maker differently. Here's how each group gets the most out of it.
Writers & Novelists
Turn character descriptions from your manuscript into visual references. Use the design sheet to keep appearances consistent across chapters.
Game Developers
Prototype character concepts fast. Generate OC design sheets for your art team and test different styles before committing to a direction.
Fan Artists & Roleplayers
Create OCs for fan fiction, tabletop RPGs, or online roleplay. The outfit changer lets you put characters in situation-specific gear.
Independent Creators
Build original characters for comics, animations, or merchandise. Export high-resolution files ready for print or social media.
OC Maker FAQ
Answers to common questions about creating original characters with AI.
What is an OC (Original Character)?
An OC is a fictional character you create yourself, not one from an existing show, game, or book. People make OCs for fan fiction, tabletop RPGs, indie games, webcomics, and just for fun. Each OC typically has its own appearance, backstory, and personality.
Is the OC Maker free to use?
You get a set number of free generations when you sign up. After that, paid plans unlock unlimited generations and higher resolution output. Check the pricing page for current plan details.
Can I use my OC designs for commercial projects?
Yes. All characters you generate with CharacterGen belong to you. Use them in games, books, merchandise, social media, or any other project.
What art styles does the OC Maker support?
Over 20 styles including anime, realistic, cartoon, chibi, pixel art, fantasy illustration, and sci-fi concept art. You specify the style in your text prompt and the AI adjusts accordingly.
Can I create a design sheet for my OC?
Yes. The Character Design Sheet tool generates multi-view references showing your OC from front, side, and back angles with consistent proportions and colors.
How do I keep my OC looking consistent across multiple images?
Upload your existing OC as a reference image when generating new art. The AI uses it to maintain the same facial features, color palette, and proportions in the new output.
Do I need drawing skills to use the OC Maker?
No. The OC Maker works from text descriptions. Describe what your character looks like in words, and the AI handles the visual part. You can optionally upload a rough sketch to guide the result.
What's the difference between an OC Maker and a character generator?
Most character generators produce random results from preset options. An OC Maker like CharacterGen gives you full control over the design through text prompts and reference images, so the output matches your specific vision.
How long does it take to generate an OC?
Typically under 60 seconds per image. Design sheets with multiple views take slightly longer. You can generate multiple variations and pick the one you like best.
Can I use my own sketches as reference images?
Yes. Upload any image as a reference, whether it's a rough pencil sketch, a photo, or another illustration. The AI uses it as a starting point and produces a polished version based on your text description.
Start Making Your OC
Sign up free and create your first original character in under a minute.