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. Explore more practical uses in why convert images to pixel art.
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. For a deeper walkthrough, read how to make pixel art from an image. Planning a block build instead? See how to turn an image into Minecraft pixel art, calculate materials and export a numbered guide.
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
Adjust the pixel size, or enter an exact width and height. Then keep the original proportions or crop the image to your exact size before refining the colors, palette, dithering and grid. Need help choosing a canvas? Read our pixel art grid size guide.
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. For a deliberately blocky effect, see how to pixelate an image without 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 →Pixel size and exact dimensions
Drag Pixel Size to make the pixels larger, or enter an exact width and height when the final grid needs a specific size.
Proportion and crop controls
Keep the original proportions, or crop the image to fill the exact width and height you enter. Adjust the crop 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.
Palettes you create are remembered in this browser. Each new image starts with the default conversion settings.
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 custom palettes, transparent PNG files and privacy.
How do I turn an image into pixel art?＋
Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP image, adjust the pixel size or enter exact dimensions, then choose Keep Original Proportions or Crop to Exact Size. Refine the colors and palette in the live preview before downloading 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 need larger output dimensions to preserve more detail, while simple icons and logos can use smaller dimensions 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 increase the result up to the source image resolution, enter exact dimensions, or keep the original proportions for precise control.
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 Original Proportions and Crop to Exact Size work?＋
Keep Original Proportions adjusts width and height together so the complete image keeps its natural shape. Crop to Exact Size uses the width and height you enter, fills that canvas without stretching, and lets 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 custom palettes?＋
Yes. Custom palettes you create are saved only in this browser, but they are not applied automatically. Each new image starts with the default size, Original colors palette and other default conversion settings. Images and generated results 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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