Pixelate any image into retro-style pixel art. Choose grid size, color palette, and style. Also works as a Minecraft map art converter.
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, HEIC, TIFF and more
Files are processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
The image to pixel art converter transforms photographs into retro-style pixel art. Choose your grid resolution — from chunky 8-bit (8×8) to detailed 128×128 — and the tool reduces your image to a pixel grid with a limited color palette. The result has that classic retro gaming aesthetic.
This also functions as a Minecraft image converter — set the palette to Minecraft block colors and generate map art designs you can build in-game. The pixel art image converter handles any input image and lets you export as PNG for use in games, avatars, social media, and print.
The tool downsamples your image to the target grid size, then maps each cell to the nearest color in the selected palette. Dithering algorithms can simulate additional colors using patterns. The result is a clean pixel grid that looks hand-drawn.
Getting Started
Drag and drop your file into the converter, or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, HEIC and more.
Configure output settings like quality, size, and format options. Defaults work well for most use cases.
Click "Convert" and your Pixel Art file is ready in seconds. Free, unlimited, no account required.
Create retro gaming artwork, Minecraft build plans, avatar images, social media profile pictures, sticker designs, and print art. Also useful for creating cross-stitch patterns and bead art designs from photos.
FAQ
Upload a photo, choose the grid size (8x8, 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, or 128x128), select a color palette, and download the pixel art result.
Yes. Set the color palette to Minecraft blocks, choose your map dimensions, and the tool generates a block plan you can follow for in-game builds.
8-bit refers to a retro style with very low resolution and limited colors, inspired by 1980s video game consoles. The term is used loosely — technically it refers to the console's processor, not the art style.
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