Image to Pixel Art Converter
Turn any image, photo, or picture into clean pixel art online. Tune pixel size, color count, PICO-8, Game Boy, NES palettes, and grid, then download a crisp PNG.
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How to use this image to pixel art converter
Drop a photo, image, or picture into the converter.
Pick a preset or tune pixel width, colors, scale, palette, and grid.
Check the original image beside the live pixel art result.
Export the finished pixel art as a crisp PNG file.
Built for quick pixel art exports
Convert portraits, product shots, icons, pets, screenshots, and game references into blocky pixel art in seconds.
Use automatic colors or pick retro palettes like PICO-8, Game Boy, NES inspired, and grayscale.
Export a sharp PNG with adjustable scale. Enable the grid when you want a reference sheet or turn it off for final art.
Use it for pixel art, sprites, and craft patterns
- Photo to pixel artTurn portraits and selfies into pixel avatars with adjustable detail.
- 8-bit image converterUse low pixel widths and retro palettes for classic game-style graphics.
- Sprite referencesCreate small character, icon, and object references for game prototypes.
- Cross-stitch and bead artEnable the grid and limit colors to prepare cleaner craft references.
Pricing that keeps the core tool free
For everyday image to pixel art conversion.
- Unlimited browser conversions
- PNG download
- Retro palettes and grid preview
- No signup and no watermark
Optional server-side AI restyling for users who want generated pixel art, not just conversion.
- 50 AI restyle credits
- Avatar, sprite, and icon styles
- Explicit upload consent for AI jobs
For creators or teams processing many images with repeatable settings each month.
- Batch conversion
- Saved presets and API access
- Priority export queue
FAQ
Yes. The core converter is free and runs in your browser, so you can turn images into pixel art without signing up.
Yes. Upload a photo, choose a lower pixel art width for a chunkier look, or raise it to keep more facial and object detail.
The basic converter does not upload your image. It runs locally with HTML canvas. Optional AI restyling would require a separate upload and consent step.
The converter supports common browser image formats such as JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF still frames.
Try the Sprite preset, choose the PICO-8 or NES inspired palette, and keep the color count low.
You can download the PNG and use it in mockups, prototypes, avatars, and game experiments. Check the rights of your original image.
Convert images, photos, and pictures into pixel art
An image to pixel art converter helps you transform a regular picture into a retro, low-resolution style. This tool is designed for quick experiments: upload an image, adjust the pixel size, reduce the palette, preview the result instantly, and download the pixel art as PNG. It works well for avatars, icons, game mockups, cross-stitch references, bead art planning, social posts, and simple 8-bit style graphics.
Privacy Policy
The basic image to pixel art converter runs locally in your browser using HTML canvas. Your uploaded image is not sent to our server for the free local conversion flow.
Optional AI restyling and paid checkout require a separate action. Payments are processed by Creem, and AI jobs may use a third-party AI provider after you explicitly start that flow.
Terms of Use
This tool is provided as-is for converting images into pixel art previews and PNG downloads. You are responsible for the images you upload and the way you use the exported files.
The free local converter does not grant rights to third-party images. Commercial use depends on the rights and licenses of your original source image.