Pixel Art Converter

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Supported image types: GIF, JPG, PNG, BMP, WebP, APNG, HEIC, HEIF, AVIF, MNG, JXL (JPEG XL)
Max file size: 200MB. All uploaded files are automatically deleted 1 hour after upload.

Free Online Pixel Art Converter — Turn Images & GIFs into 8-Bit Art

Transform modern digital photographs, illustrations, and animated GIFs into retro 8-bit or 16-bit pixel art graphics. With authentic vintage game console palettes (including Game Boy, NES, Pico-8, Commodore 64, and CGA), you can recreate nostalgic pixel graphics right in your browser.

How to make pixel art from photos or GIFs:

  1. Upload an image or animated file (GIF, PNG, JPG, WebP, APNG, AVIF, HEIC, up to 50MB).
  2. Select your Pixel size: smaller numbers preserve fine details while larger sizes create iconic chunky arcade pixels.
  3. Choose a Color palette: pick a retro gaming system like Game Boy or NES, an aesthetic theme like Cyberpunk, or keep original colors.
  4. Choose a Dithering method: select None for clean flat sprite coloring, or Floyd-Steinberg for vintage gradient shading.
  5. Click Pixelate image! to download your retro artwork. Works on both static pictures and animated loops.

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