Image to Pixel Art Converter
Turn any photo or image into pixel art. Pick a pixel size, reduce the color palette, add dithering, and download a crisp PNG — all in your browser, free.
Make pixel art from any picture
This free image to pixel art converter downsamples your picture into a grid of pixels and can quantize it to a limited palette for that classic retro look. Lower pixel sizes and fewer colors give a more stylized result; higher values keep detail.
Dithering for smoother gradients
When you reduce colors, dithering blends the limited palette so gradients look smoother. Try Floyd–Steinberg for photos, or Ordered for a patterned, retro feel.
Building in Minecraft?
If you want to build your pixel art out of blocks, use the Minecraft pixel art generator — it maps your image to real blocks and gives you a block shopping list and schematic export.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn an image into pixel art?+
Upload your image, choose a pixel width, optionally reduce the color count, and convert. You get a pixelated version you can download as a PNG — at actual size or upscaled.
Is it free?+
Yes, completely free with no signup and no watermark. Everything runs in your browser, so your image is never uploaded.
What does the color setting do?+
It reduces the image to a limited palette using median-cut quantization — fewer colors give a more retro, stylized pixel-art look. Choose Full color to keep the original palette.
Can I make Minecraft pixel art instead?+
Yes — use the Minecraft pixel art generator to map your image to real Minecraft blocks with a block list and schematic export.