Pixel Art Generator — Generate Block Art from Your Image

Generate a pixel-style version of a photo or illustration. Try a bold color reduction, adjust the blocks, and download your result as PNG.

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Pixel Art Generator — Generate Block Art from Your Image editor

Pixel art preview

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The same cat in Classic pixel art. Compare the blocks and palette.

How do I use this tool?

  1. 1.Choose your source

    Upload an existing photo or illustration with a clear subject.

  2. 2.Adjust and compare

    Generate the first block treatment, then refine Pixel size and Colors after inspecting the preview.

  3. 3.Download your result

    Apply the final settings and save the generated PNG for your visual project.

Before I download

Can I generate pixel art from a text prompt?

This page uses an uploaded image and browser-based processing. It does not generate a new scene from text; optional AI features are separate.

Does the generator include animation?

No. Each conversion produces one still PNG. Creating frames, timing, sprite sheets, or animated exports requires a dedicated animation or game-art tool.

Generate variations from a source you control

The source determines the subject, pose, perspective, and composition. The generator changes its visual treatment through blocks and a reduced palette. This makes it useful for exploring several looks from the same photograph while keeping the underlying scene recognizable. Crop or retouch the source first if that scene needs to change.

Judge the result by your actual use

A decorative social image can tolerate more texture than a small interface icon. Inspect the conversion at its expected display size, paying attention to expression and silhouette. Save a few deliberate alternatives rather than assuming the coarsest setting is the best pixel-art treatment for every photograph.

Understand the downloaded image

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.

AI styles

Try a different look for my photo

Choose a style, preview an example, then create an image with AI credits.

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