Pixelate

Key benefits

• Instant pixel art conversion

  Convert photos or illustrations into pixel art for games, posters or avatars

• Customizable resolution

  Choose grid sizes from 16 px to 256 px to control blockiness and detail, from classic 8-bit sprites to high-resolution pixel styles

• Flexible color palettes

  Extract colors automatically or build custom palettes; adjust palette size to achieve simplified 4–8 color looks or richer 16+ color outputs

• Noise & background control

  Smooth jagged edges with "Remove Noise" and clear backgrounds with "Remove Background," perfect for creating clean sprites or isolated assets

• Consistent retro aesthetic

  Save and reuse custom palettes and settings to keep a cohesive look across multiple images or animation frames

How it works

1. 1

   Upload an image

   Select from your library or drag & drop a high-resolution image to get started.

2. 2

   Adjust the color palette

   Use the automatically extracted palette or create your own by adding colors, entering hex codes and setting the palette size.

3. 3

   Choose the pixel grid size

   Pick from predefined grid sizes (16 px, 32 px, 64 px, 128 px, 256 px) to control the amount of pixelation.

4. 4

   Apply optional settings

   Enable "Remove Noise" for smoother edges and "Remove Background" to isolate the subject.

5. 5

   Generate & refine

   Click generate, review the result, and adjust palette, grid size or options until you achieve your desired pixel art.

Use cases

• Retro game assets

  Create authentic pixel sprites, character animations, and environment tiles with customizable palettes for indie games

• Stylized portraits & avatars

  Transform photos into distinctive pixel art portraits for social media, gaming profiles, and brand identity

• Mobile game UI elements

  Design pixel-perfect icons, buttons, and interface elements that maintain crisp edges at any screen size