Photo to Pixel Art – 8-Bit Image Converter
Turn any photo into 8-bit pixel art with retro palettes like Game Boy, NES and PICO-8, free and in your browser.
Processed on your device · no uploadDrop a photo here or choose a file
JPG, PNG, WEBP · or paste with Ctrl+V
What to do next
How to use Photo to Pixel Art
Add a photo
Drop an image, paste it with Ctrl+V or choose a file. The pixel art appears at once.
Pick the pixel size
Move Pixel grid width: 32 looks like an old game sprite, 128 keeps more detail.
Choose the colors
Keep an auto palette of 4 to 64 colors, or use Game Boy, NES-style, PICO-8, Commodore 64, Sweetie 16 or CGA. Add dithering for a retro shaded look.
Download the PNG
Pick the export size and download. Every pixel stays sharp, with no blur.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between pixel art and 8-bit art?
Pixel art is any picture built from visible square pixels. 8-bit usually means the limited palettes of old consoles such as the NES or Game Boy, which the palette presets here imitate.
How many pixels should the grid have?
Portraits and icons read well at 32 to 64 pixels wide. Landscapes need 96 to 160 to keep their shapes. Start small and increase it until the picture is recognisable.
Will the export be blurry?
No. The image is enlarged by whole numbers with nearest-neighbour scaling, so every pixel stays a crisp square.
What does dithering do?
With a small palette, smooth gradients turn into hard bands. Ordered dithering mixes two nearby colors in a pattern, which brings back the feeling of shading.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser and the photo never leaves your device.