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Pixel Art Maker

Turn a photo into 8-bit pixel art.

How to use

  1. 1Choose a photo.
  2. 2Set how many pixels across the picture should be.
  3. 3Pick a colour palette and turn on grid lines if you need a pattern.
  4. 4Download the sharp pixel art PNG.

Frequently asked questions

How many pixels should I use?

16–32 looks like classic game sprites; 48–64 keeps faces recognisable; 100+ gives a mosaic look.

Can I use it for cross-stitch or bead patterns?

Yes. Turn on the grid and limit the colours to 8 or 16, then follow the squares.

Why do the edges stay sharp?

Each pixel is enlarged as a crisp square without smoothing, so the PNG looks like real pixel art at any size.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. It's processed in your browser.