Image to Pixel Art
Turn a photo or illustration into pixel art. Compare four sizes before choosing your favorite.
One image. Four pixel-art resolutions.
Compare 32, 64, 128 and 256 pixels on the long edge. Your original proportions stay intact.
This is a pixel-art-style conversion, not AI generation or a hand-drawn sprite editor.
How to use it
1. Choose a clear source
Drop one PNG, JPG or WebP. Start with a large subject and a simple background; tiny details disappear at low resolutions.
2. Compare all four sizes
Compare 32, 64, 128 and 256 pixels on the long edge. The full image stays visible; its proportions are preserved with dimensions rounded to whole pixels.
3. Adjust colors, then save
Start with 16 colors and dithering off. Increase colors for subtle shading, or enable dithering for gradients. Download one PNG or all four in a ZIP.
Choose the right tool
This converter reduces resolution and colors in photos or illustrations. Pixel Art Upscaler enlarges existing pixel art without changing its original colors or inventing detail.
Frequently asked questions
Does this create a game-ready sprite?
It creates a pixel-art-style version of your image. It does not redraw a silhouette, remove a complex background or generate animation poses. Small characters may still need manual cleanup.
How is this different from Pixel Art Upscaler?
This converter reduces resolution and colors in photos or illustrations. Pixel Art Upscaler enlarges existing pixel art without changing its original colors or inventing detail.
Why export PNG instead of JPG?
PNG preserves exact pixel colors and transparency. JPG can introduce unwanted shades around hard edges. Download scale repeats pixels; it does not increase the underlying detail.
Are my images sent to a server?
No. Conversion runs in a browser worker on your device. The page and optional sample image are downloaded normally, but your selected file is not uploaded.
Learn with a practical example
Turn a Photo into Pixel Art: Resolution, Colors and DitheringChoose a readable pixel resolution, simplify a busy source, compare color limits and decide when dithering helps. Keep a native PNG and enlarge without blur.