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Upload the source
Choose a photo, illustration, icon or screenshot.
Turn an Image into Pixel Art
Choose a pixel block size, reduce the image into crisp blocks and download the pixel-art version at the original dimensions.
Adjustable block sizeCrisp nearest-neighbor scalingNo upload
Source image
Choose an image to see the source preview.
Result
Current pixel-art limits
- This version pixelates the full image and does not include brush-based editing.
- Palette reduction and indexed-color export are not included yet.
How to pixelate an image
Create a blocky pixel-art treatment from any supported image.
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Choose the pixel size
Use smaller blocks for more detail or larger blocks for a stronger retro effect.
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Create and download
Render the blocky version and save the pixel-art image.
Crisp pixel blocks without smoothing
Block size control
Change how much source detail is grouped into each visible pixel block.
Sharp scaling
Nearest-neighbor rendering keeps block edges crisp instead of blurry.
Local conversion
Pixel-art rendering runs in the browser and keeps the source on your device.
Pixel art maker questions
How do I make an image look pixelated?
Upload it and increase the pixel size control. Larger blocks create a more obvious low-resolution look.
Does the tool reduce the downloaded dimensions?
No. It samples a smaller version and scales the blocks back to the source dimensions with smoothing disabled.
Does this create a limited retro color palette?
Not yet. This version changes pixel block size but keeps colors derived from the source image.
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