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Pixel Art Maker

PIXEL ART MAKERADD AN IMAGE
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Upload anythingPhotos, artwork, screenshots, and more.
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Choose the moodSet pixel size and a retro palette.
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Save it crispDownload small or original-size PNG.

MAKE PIXEL ART ONLINE

A free pixel art maker for your images.

MakePixelArt is a pixel art maker that turns your photos, drawings, and screenshots into retro artwork. Use this image to pixel art generator to choose a pixel size, try a color palette, and download a crisp PNG without an account or watermark.

To make pixel art online, upload an image or try the sample above. Start with a clear subject and a pixel size between 8 and 20, then compare the original colors with the Pico-8, Game Boy, and monochrome palettes. Save a small PNG for a compact pixel grid or an original-size PNG for a larger version with crisp edges.

A MOSAIC, ALL OR PART

Need to pixelate just part of a picture?

Apply square blocks to the full photo or selected rectangles, keep the original dimensions, and download PNG or JPG with our image pixelator.

MAKE IT WITH BEADS

Take your picture to the pegboard.

Turn a photo into a printable pattern with Perler color codes, exact bead counts and numbered board sections. Try the Perler bead pattern maker.

MAKE IT WITH THREAD

A favorite picture, one stitch at a time.

Create a chart with DMC colors, clear symbols, stitch counts and fabric dimensions using the cross stitch pattern maker.

MAKE IT WITH YARN

Turn your motif into a crochet panel.

Create a graph with gauge-based proportions, color counts and written rows using the tapestry crochet pattern maker.

MORE WAYS TO MAKE

Pick your next project.

Make an open-mesh chart with the filet crochet pattern maker or count plates with the LEGO mosaic maker. Plan signs using Minecraft banner letters, browse banner patterns, or map a rounded build with the Minecraft circle generator.

BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER

Turn your picture into Minecraft blocks.

Match concrete or wool colors, count your materials, and download a numbered placement grid with our Minecraft pixel art generator.

KEEP MAKING

A few more ways to work with pixels.

Enlarge a sprite with the pixel art upscaler, make a name with the pixel text generator, or turn a picture into Excel pixel art. Explore your colors with the palette generator and try an old-screen look with the CRT filter.

PIXEL ART MAKER FAQ

Make pixel art from your images

How does this pixel art generator work?

Upload an image, select a pixel size and color palette, then download the result as a PNG. This pixel art generator converts your existing image into pixel art; larger pixel sizes create a chunkier look.

Can I make pixel art online from a photo?

Yes. Use the image to pixel art tool directly in your browser with PNG, JPG, WEBP, or GIF files. Adjust the preview before downloading. Your image is processed on your device and is never uploaded.

Is this pixel art maker free?

Yes. The pixel art maker is free to use, with no account required. You can download your pixel art as a small or original-size PNG without a watermark.