100% Client-Side · Retro Gaming Palettes
Image to Pixel Art Converter
Transform portraits, landscapes, and graphics into nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit pixel art sprites in seconds.
Select an image to pixelate
Convert photos, portraits, and game sprites into retro 8-bit art
How to Convert Photos to Pixel Art
1
Upload Image
Select any PNG, JPG, or WebP photo to load into the pixelation engine.
2
Tune Block Size
Drag the pixel block size slider (4px for subtle mosaic to 32px for chunky 8-bit).
3
Pick Palette
Switch between Game Boy 4-color green, NES 8-bit, PICO-8, or Full Color, then download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the pixels so sharp and not blurry?
The tool disables bilinear smoothing (`imageSmoothingEnabled = false`) during scaling, using nearest-neighbor interpolation to ensure every pixel block remains razor-sharp.
Does downloading maintain the original image dimensions?
Yes! The exported PNG file retains the exact width and height of your original upload.