License Generator
Generate a LICENSE file from the official MIT, Apache-2.0, GPL-3.0 or BSD-3-Clause text.
LICENSE file
Provided for reference only, not legal advice.
How to use it
- Pick a license: MIT, Apache-2.0, GPL-3.0 or BSD-3-Clause.
- Enter the year and the copyright holder name or organization.
- The full official text appears with the placeholders replaced.
- Copy the text into a LICENSE file, or download it directly.
Common use cases
- Starting a repository - a LICENSE file exists before the first commit, with the correct year and name.
- Comparing license texts - read the actual wording of each option side by side instead of summaries.
- Refresh stale files - update a copyright line that still shows an old year.
- Client handoff - deliver a properly attributed license text with a project archive.
Why it stays private
The license texts are embedded in the page. Your name, year and organization never leave the browser.
FAQ
Q: Which license should I choose? A: That depends on how you want others to use, modify and redistribute your work, and on the licenses of your dependencies. Read each text and, when the decision matters, consult a lawyer - this tool provides the standard texts but does not advise.
Q: Are these the complete official texts? A: Yes, each option embeds the full license document, not an excerpt. GPL-3.0 includes its appendix on applying the terms; Apache-2.0 includes its appendix boilerplate notice.
Q: Can I use one of these texts for non-software work? A: Some of them are written for software and may not fit other creative work. Licenses designed for content, such as Creative Commons, are outside this tool.
Your data stays on this device
License Generator runs 100% locally. Everything you paste or drop is processed by your own browser and never transmitted. Nothing is stored on our servers — close the tab and it is gone.
Nothing you type is sent to a server, logged, or used for analytics. The page works even with your network disconnected after first load.