Image to Pixel Art

Create pixel art from any image - fast and entirely in your browser. Upload or paste a photo link, adjust pixel size, palette, and dithering settings. No AI, no sign-up - just detailed pixel control directly in your browser with export to JPG, PNG, or WEBP.

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Transform Any Image into Pixel Art - All in Your Browser

Bring your images to life in a nostalgic pixel-art style. Whether you want to recreate retro aesthetics, design game sprites, or simply experiment with low-res visuals - this tool gives you full creative control without using AI.

Professional pixel art converter with palette and dithering settings

You can upload a photo or paste a link, then choose how your pixelation will look: apply it to the whole image or a selected area (rectangle, circle, polygon, or brush). You can even invert the selection - so everything except your object becomes pixelated.

Key Features

  • Pixel Intensity Control: Adjust how coarse or detailed your pixel blocks appear.
  • Pixel Grid: You can enable a visible grid between pixels to create a retro monitor effect or simply make the pixel structure more defined.

  • Color Metrics: Choose between Euclidean and CIEDE2000 color metrics - they define how the tool compares colors when matching your image to a limited palette.

    • Euclidean is faster and works well for simple conversions.
    • CIEDE2000 is more advanced and closer to how human vision perceives color differences, producing smoother and more natural pixel art results

    You can switch between them depending on the style you want - sharper contrast or softer transitions.

  • Color Palettes: Use built-in classic palettes (PICO8, DB32, AAP64, ENDESGA, etc.) or generate one from your image. Customize and save your own palette locally for future use.
  • Preprocessing Tools: Fine-tune your image before pixelation with options like Denoise (reduce artifacts), Sharpen (enhance edges), Gamma, and Contrast adjustments.
  • Dithering Engine: Add natural texture and color blending. Includes algorithms like Bayer4, Bayer8, Floyd, Atkinson, Sierra, Stucki, and more — each with customizable strength, noise, angle, and scale. Combo Dithering allows combining ordered and diffusion methods for even richer results.
  • Local Processing: Everything happens in your browser - no uploads, no privacy risks.

When your pixel masterpiece is ready, simply export it as JPG, PNG, or WEBP.

Perfect for designers, pixel artists, indie game creators, or anyone who loves the charm of pixel graphics - no downloads or accounts required.

How to Convert Image to Pixel Art Online

You want to transform your photos into unique retro styles for game assets or creative design. This tool lets you adjust pixel size, palette, and dithering in seconds. Just upload your image and start customizing in your browser.

  1. Upload your Image1

    Select an image from your computer or paste a direct image URL to start. The tool instantly loads your file locally, so you can preview and edit without any uploads to a server.

    Uploading a photo to the pixel art converter

  2. Choose Palette2

    Use retro console presets, extract a palette directly from your image, or manually define custom colors. This step defines the overall mood and color depth of your art.

    Choose color palette for pixel art

  3. Fine-tune preprocessing3

    Adjust Denoise, Sharpen, Gamma, and Contrast before pixelation. These sliders help prepare the source for the most accurate color mapping possible.

    Adjusting preprocessing settings

  4. Configure dithering effect4

    Select a dithering algorithm like Bayer, Floyd, or Atkinson and fine-tune strength, angle, noise, and scale. This adds authentic retro texture and helps simulate gradients using a limited color palette.

    Configure dithering

  5. Set intensity and metrics5

    Define pixel size and choose between Euclidean or CIEDE2000 color metrics for better precision. You can also enable or disable grid lines to achieve a sharper or more retro look.

    Adjusting pixelation intensity and color metrics

  6. Define processing area (Optional)6

    Use Rectangle, Circle, Polygon, or Brush tools to apply pixel art only to a specific part of the image. By default, the tool will automatically process the entire canvas.

    Selecting a specific area for pixel art conversion

  7. Download Result7

    Choose your output format 1 (PNG, JPG, or WebP) and click the download button 2. Your unique pixel art is saved directly to your device without any delay.

    Saving the final pixel art file to the device

FAQ

Which color metric should I choose?

Euclidean is faster, CIEDE2000 gives more accurate and natural color matching.

Does it support transparent backgrounds?

Yes, if you upload a PNG or WebP with transparency and select PNG or WebP as the output format, the transparent areas will be preserved.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. Everything is processed locally in your browser.

Is this tool powered by AI?

No. We use deterministic mathematical algorithms for pixelation and dithering, giving you full technical control over every single pixel.

What is dithering and why should I use it?

Dithering helps simulate missing colors in a limited palette by creating noise patterns. It makes gradients look smoother and more authentic to retro hardware.

Can I create my own palette?

Yes, you can manually create a palette or modify the preset ones.