Instant Image to Pixel Art Converter

Convert any image to
Pixel Art
in seconds.

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP and convert it to retro 8-bit pixel art right here. Free, no signup, and your image never leaves your device.

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Image to pixel art converter

Upload any JPG, PNG or WebP and convert it to pixel art in your browser. Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion, retro palettes, split slider, and free lossless PNG download.

↑Drop a photo here, or click to choose oneJPG, PNG or WebP · processed in your browser, never uploaded
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Free browser exports are capped at 2× web resolution. Download the Pixelify Android app for 8× print-ready exports up to 4096px, animated GIF loops, and offline on-device processing with zero watermarks.

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Features

Powerful Image to Pixel Art Features

Designed for artists, retro game developers, and pixel art enthusiasts.

Any Image Format

Works with JPG, PNG, WEBP, and camera photos. High resolution images are automatically optimized.

50+ Curated Palettes

Map your image colors to authentic retro palettes classic handheld greens, 8-bit console sets, cyberpunk, vaporwave and more.

6 Pixel Shapes

Go beyond basic squares render pixels as circles, diamonds, triangles, or hexagons for unique artistic styles.

Animated GIF Creator

Animate pixel size or color palettes over multiple frames to create retro animated pixel GIFs.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert an image to pixel art?

Simply select any image in the Pixelify app or live demo, choose a pixel size (e.g. 8px or 16px), select a color palette, and tap save! It takes under 5 seconds.

Is Pixelify free to use?

Yes! Pixelify is 100% free with no watermarks on exported pixel art. You can export at 1x resolution completely free.

Does it work offline?

Yes. The Pixelify Android app converts images 100% locally on your device rather than on a server, so pixelation, effects and export all work with no internet connection.

Can I export high-resolution pixel art?

Yes! You can upscale your pixel art up to 8x scale to preserve sharp, crisp pixel edges for printing or high-res sharing.

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Turn your images into pixel art now.

Free on Google Play. No watermark, converts on-device, 50+ retro color palettes.

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