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Pixel Art Converter

Convert any image to pixel art with customizable pixel size and color palette. Supports NES, Game Boy, C64 and custom palettes.

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Pixel Art Converter — Transform Images into Pixel Art Style

The Pixel Art Converter transforms any photograph or illustration into pixel art by reducing resolution to a configurable grid and limiting the color palette. Upload an image, set your grid size and color count, and download a crisp pixel art rendition.

The tool downscales your image to the target grid resolution (e.g., 32x32, 64x64, 128x128), applies color quantization to reduce the palette to a specified number of colors, and optionally applies dithering algorithms (Floyd-Steinberg, ordered) to simulate color gradients with limited palettes. The result is rendered with sharp nearest-neighbor scaling for that authentic pixel art look.

Indie game developers use this tool to quickly generate pixel art sprites and textures from reference photos. Social media creators convert profile pictures and memes into retro pixel art style. Pixel art enthusiasts use it as a starting point, refining the auto-generated result in dedicated pixel editors.

Pixel Art Converter is part of the facilita.tools suite of free browser-based image utilities. Available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, optimized for desktop and mobile browsers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grid sizes can I choose?
You can set any grid size from 8x8 up to 256x256 pixels. Lower values produce a more abstract, chunky pixel art style, while higher values retain more detail from the original image.
What is dithering and should I use it?
Dithering simulates color gradients by alternating pixels of different colors. Enable it for smoother-looking results with limited palettes, or disable it for flat, clean pixel art blocks.
Can I limit the color palette?
Yes. Set the maximum number of colors (e.g., 8, 16, 32) to control the palette. Fewer colors produce a more stylized retro look, while more colors preserve subtle shading.