LANDSCAPE · 64 PX WIDE · 18 COLORS
Photo to pixel art
Turn a landscape photo into a crisp 64-pixel image with an adaptive 18-color palette.
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Image to pixel art converter.
Turn photos, portraits, logos and illustrations into crisp pixel art. Set exact dimensions, control the crop and colors, then download a sharp PNG.
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BEFORE AND AFTER EXAMPLES
See a picture become pixel art
Compare each source with its finished result. These examples use different output sizes, color counts and palettes to show how each choice changes the final look.
GAME SCENE · 48 PX WIDE · PICO-8 PALETTE
Create pixel art for a game
Convert a fantasy game scene into a compact environment asset with a 48-pixel width and the classic Pico-8 palette.
ILLUSTRATION · 32 PX WIDE · 16 AUTO COLORS
Simplify a colorful illustration
Reduce an illustration to 16 colors chosen from the original artwork, preserving its key shapes and recognizable palette.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
How to convert an image to pixel art
Go from upload to finished artwork in three simple steps—no design software or pixel art experience required.
Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP
Choose a photo, logo, portrait or illustration. Conversion begins in your browser, and the original file never leaves your device.
Set the size and style
Choose exact dimensions, keep the full image or crop to fill, then adjust colors, palettes, dithering and the optional grid.
Save a sharp PNG
Download a standard PNG at 1×, 4×, 8× or 16×, or a Grid PNG from 4×. Scaling enlarges each pixel cleanly without adding blur.
CONTROL THE RESULT
Choose the dimensions, crop and pixel style
A good conversion should do more than add a blurry mosaic effect. Set the canvas precisely, preserve or crop the source without stretching it, then use colors, palettes and dithering to shape the result.
Try your own picture →Precise output dimensions
Set width and height independently from 4 to 128 pixels, or lock the aspect ratio to keep both dimensions proportional.
Fit and crop controls
Keep the entire image or crop it to fill an exact canvas. Adjust the horizontal and vertical position without stretching the source.
Colors, palettes and dithering
Reduce the color count, keep original colors, build a custom palette or use a retro preset, with optional dithering for gradients.
PNG and grid export
Download a standard PNG for games and sharing, or a Grid PNG when you need a clear pixel-by-pixel reference.
FREE ONLINE IMAGE CONVERTER
Why use this image to pixel art converter?
Create exact-size pixel art, control how the source fits, preview every change and export the format you need—all in your browser.
Open the browser-based tool and start immediately. There is no sign-up, watermark or usage queue.
Processing happens locally, so your photo and generated result stay on your device.
Your usual size, palette, grid and download scale are remembered in this browser, while image-specific adjustments reset.
Keep transparent backgrounds, choose 1× to 16× scaling and add a grid to enlarged downloads when you need a reference.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Image to pixel art converter FAQ
Clear answers about exact dimensions, cropping, color palettes, grid downloads, saved preferences, transparent PNG files and privacy.
How do I turn an image into pixel art?＋
Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP image, choose the output width and height, then adjust the fit, color count and palette. The converter generates a live pixel art preview that you can refine before downloading as a crisp PNG.
Can I convert a photo or picture to pixel art?＋
Yes. You can turn photos, portraits, pictures, logos and illustrations into pixel art. Detailed photos usually work better at larger pixel sizes, while simple icons and logos can use smaller resolutions and fewer colors.
Should I use 16x16, 32x32 or 64x64 pixel art?＋
Use 16×16 for simple icons, 32×32 for small sprites and logos, and 64×64 or higher when you want to preserve more detail. You can set width and height independently from 4 to 128 pixels, or enable aspect ratio lock so changing one dimension updates the other proportionally.
Can I use a custom pixel art color palette?＋
Yes. You can keep colors from the original image, use a built-in retro palette, or create a custom palette with your own colors. Limiting the palette can give your pixel art a cleaner, more consistent style.
What does dithering do in pixel art?＋
Dithering mixes alternating pixels of different colors to create the appearance of additional shades. It can help preserve gradients and details when using a limited color palette, while turning it off produces cleaner areas of solid color.
How do Keep Full Image and Crop to Fill work?＋
Keep Full Image preserves the entire source without stretching it, adding transparent or colored space when the canvas has a different shape. Crop to Fill keeps the source proportions while filling the canvas, and the horizontal and vertical position controls let you choose which part remains visible.
Can I turn an image into pixel art with a grid?＋
Yes. Enable the grid to inspect individual pixels, then download either a standard PNG without grid lines or a Grid PNG for pixel-by-pixel reference. Grid PNG downloads are available at 4×, 8× and 16× so every logical pixel remains visible.
Does the converter remember my settings?＋
Yes. Reusable preferences such as output size, aspect ratio lock, fit mode, palette, grid and download scale are saved only in this browser. Images, generated results, crop position, brightness and background adjustments are not saved.
Can I keep a transparent background?＋
Yes. If your PNG contains transparent areas, those pixels remain transparent in the converted pixel art and the exported PNG.
Is this image-to-pixel-art converter free?＋
Yes. The converter is free to use online, requires no sign-up and works in modern desktop and mobile browsers. Image processing happens locally in your browser, so your original image does not need to be uploaded to a server.
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