The story behind the free Minecraft avatar API
MC Heads is a free, fast, and reliable API service that provides Minecraft player avatars, heads, and skins for both Java and Bedrock Edition players. Built for developers who need quick access to player renders without the complexity of handling Mojang's API directly.
Our service handles all the heavy lifting - from fetching player data from Mojang and GeyserMC APIs to processing and caching images for optimal performance. With over 1.2 million API calls served, we're trusted by developers worldwide.
1-hour intelligent caching ensures sub-100ms response times
Java and Bedrock players with automatic detection
Crisp, pixel-perfect scaling with Sharp image processing
Full CORS support for web applications out of the box
No API keys, rate limits, or hidden costs
Special iOS routes for mobile app development
Display player avatars in Minecraft server websites, forums, and dashboards
iOS and Android apps with optimized endpoints for mobile performance
Show player heads and skins in Discord bot commands and embeds
Minecraft server plugins for leaderboards and player profiles
Minecraft statistics and analytics platforms with player visualization
Art projects, wallpapers, and creative applications using player skins
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