Pixel Art Generator
Turn any photo into blocky pixel art with adjustable block size and reduced colors, then download it. Runs in your browser.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
Turn a photo into blocky pixel art. Set the block size and reduce the colors for a retro look, then download. Your image stays on your device.
How to Use Pixel Art Generator
- Upload a photo. Drag it onto the box or click to choose one, or try the built in sample.
- Set the block size. A bigger block makes chunkier pixels, a smaller block keeps more detail. The preview updates live.
- Reduce the colors. Lower the color levels for a retro, limited palette look, or keep full color for a soft mosaic.
- Download. Save your pixel art as a PNG. Your image stays on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The pixel art is made in your browser on a canvas, so your photo stays on your device.
How does it turn a photo into pixel art?
The image is shrunk to a small grid and then drawn back at full size without smoothing, which creates crisp square pixels.
What does block size change?
It sets how big each pixel block is. Larger blocks give a bolder, chunkier look, smaller blocks keep more of the original detail.
What do the color levels do?
They limit how many shades each color can have, which gives that classic retro game palette when set low.
What photos work best?
Clear subjects with strong shapes and good contrast turn into the most readable pixel art.
Does it lower the resolution of my file?
The saved image keeps its pixel size, it just looks blocky. You can resize it afterwards if you need it smaller.
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