Use the converter below to turn any photo into pixel game art. Everything runs locally in your browser — the image is not uploaded to Pixel Game servers.
How to use it
- Choose an image from your device
- Raise Pixel size for chunkier blocks, or lower it for finer detail
- Reduce Colors when you want a stricter game-like palette
- Download the PNG when the preview looks right
Good uses
- Mood boards for a pixel game idea
- Avatar or thumbnail experiments in an 8-bit / 16-bit look
- Quick references before you redraw a sprite by hand
Tips
- High-contrast photos usually read better after pixelation
- Start with a larger pixel size, then refine
- Drag the yellow handle (or use the compare slider) to check original vs pixel in one frame
- Pair this with the Pixel Palette tool when you want a locked color set
Want the bigger picture? Read Pixel Tools on Pixel Game or jump back to play.