Convert a detailed image into a pixel-style PNG with adjustable blocks and palette. Start with a finer setting to keep smaller features visible.
Waiting for a source image
The same cat in Classic pixel art. Compare the blocks and palette.
Select a clear source image, preferably without tiny text or a heavy compression pattern.
Begin with eight-pixel blocks and 32 colors, then simplify gradually while checking important details.
Apply the chosen settings and save the result when its edges and colors look balanced.
More colors can preserve shading, but they can also retain background clutter. Choose the smallest palette that still separates the features you care about.
No. It changes the image appearance by reducing detail and color. The final download is PNG even when the uploaded photograph used another supported format.
Fine blocks and a broader palette retain more information than a coarse retro preset. This is useful for product photographs, pets, or illustrations with small interior features. Look closely at eyes, handles, and gaps between objects before deciding how much more detail to remove.
Compression artifacts and sharpening halos can become unexpected blocks or extra palette colors. Use the clearest version of your image when available. Converting a screenshot of a compressed picture adds another source of noise; upload the original file instead and compare a few restrained settings.
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
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