Pixelate a photo of your artwork to study its large shapes and colors. Start with a broad palette, compare the effect, and save a PNG.
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The same cat in Classic pixel art. Compare the blocks and palette.
Photograph or scan your artwork square-on, then crop out the surrounding desk or frame.
Use the 32-color preset to retain painted variation before experimenting with a tighter palette.
Download a version that clearly communicates the original composition at a smaller viewing size.
Yes, but faint lines may disappear. Use a clear scan with good contrast and small blocks, then inspect whether the important marks survive.
No. The camera, lighting, display, and palette reduction all affect color. Use the result as a visual study rather than a color-calibrated reproduction.
Brush marks, canvas grain, and paper texture can distract from the large color relationships in a painting. Pixelation reduces some of that fine detail so you can inspect the broad arrangement. Compare the subject, background, and major shadow shapes instead of expecting an exact reproduction of every brushstroke.
Even lighting and a straight camera angle matter before the effect begins. A strong glare or cast shadow can become a prominent block that was never part of the artwork. Correct the capture first; this tool does not flatten perspective, remove reflections, or calibrate the colors of a physical painting.
The download is a flat PNG. Photos are processed at up to 2200 pixels on the longest edge, then rounded down to complete blocks. Pixel size controls each block, not a target canvas such as 32×32. Keep your original for later edits.
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