USER_MANUAL

// Complete guide to pixel art conversion

// 5_STEPS_TO_PIXEL_ART

QUICK_START

  1. 1Upload your image
  2. 2Adjust pixel width (128px recommended)
  3. 3Select dithering method (Floyd-Steinberg is popular)
  4. 4Choose a color palette (optional but recommended)
  5. 5Download your pixel art

UPLOAD_IMAGE

Start by uploading your image. Drag and drop or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats.

// PRO_TIPS
  • Higher resolution images work best
  • Square images are ideal for pixel art
  • All processing happens in your browser - no uploads to servers

SET_DIMENSIONS

Control the pixel width of your output. Lower values create chunkier, more retro pixel art. Higher values preserve more detail.

32-64px
Extreme retro, game sprites
128-256px
Balanced detail and style
256-512px
High detail pixel art

DITHERING_METHOD

Dithering creates the illusion of color depth by mixing pixels. Different algorithms produce different artistic effects.

None
Clean, flat colors with no texture
Floyd-Steinberg
Classic algorithm with natural-looking gradients
Atkinson
Lighter, more artistic dithering pattern
Bayer Matrix
Ordered pattern, great for retro aesthetics

COLOR_PALETTE

Limit colors to a specific palette for authentic retro aesthetics. Choose from 20+ presets or create your own custom palette.

PICO-8 (16 colors)
Sweetie 16
Retro 64
Game Boy (4 colors)
NES Classic

EXPORT_RESULT

Download your pixel art as PNG. Choose standard resolution or HD (4x upscaled) for crisp display at larger sizes.

Standard PNG
Original pixel dimensions
HD Export (4x)
Upscaled 4x with sharp pixels

READY_TO_START?

// Open the workspace and create your first pixel art

LAUNCH_WORKSPACE
Pixel Art Maker - Free Image to Pixel Art Converter Online