Convert any image into pixel art
Turn a photo or illustration into clean pixel art by downscaling it and snapping the colours to a limited palette. This free converter runs in your browser and gives you crisp, retro-style pixel art ready for games or avatars.
Palettes, outlines and presets
Choose a retro palette like Game Boy, PICO-8 or Sweetie16 to limit colours, add an outline around the artwork, or use a preset such as 8-bit, 16-bit or minimal for instant results.
Private and free
Processing happens entirely on your device — no upload, no sign-up and no watermark — so your images stay private while you experiment with pixel sizes and colour counts.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a photo into pixel art?
Upload your image, pick a pixel size and a palette (or let it auto-quantise the colours), and download the pixel-art result — all in your browser.
Is the pixel art converter free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many images you convert.
Can I use retro palettes like Game Boy or PICO-8?
Yes. You can snap colours to classic palettes such as Game Boy, PICO-8, Sweetie16 and Endesga32, or let the tool quantise to a chosen number of colours.
Can it remove the background?
Yes — the tool can remove the image background so your pixel-art sprite has clean transparency.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs locally in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
What pixel size should I use?
Smaller pixel sizes keep more detail; larger sizes give a chunkier retro look. Try a preset like 8-bit or 16-bit and adjust until it looks right.