Pixel art from an image
The tool shrinks the image into large pixels and limits the number of colours, like old video games. Pick an automatic palette or a classic one, turn on dithering for gradients, and download the image enlarged without blurring or at true size for a game or cross stitch.
Your next image starts here.
Choose a file to see a preview and available settings.
Files
Preview
Ready to download
How to use: Pixel art maker
Choose an image
Portraits, characters, and simple objects look best.
Pixel and palette
Pick the pixel size, the colour count, or a retro palette.
Download
A full size PNG or a tiny image where one pixel is one dot.
Frequently asked questions
Which pixel size is best?
For a photo of 1000 to 2000 pixels, 8 to 16 looks good. Bigger pixels give a stronger retro look.
What are the Game Boy and PICO-8 palettes?
They are the colours of classic and fantasy consoles. Game Boy has four shades of green and PICO-8 has sixteen colours.
Why PNG?
PNG keeps the crisp pixel edges without compression artefacts.