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Open the Img Stop Image to Pixel Art Converter, add your image, set a pixel size from 2 to 64 and pick a palette such as auto colours, Game Boy, NES or PICO-8. Choose dithering, turn on the pixel grid if you like, and export real tiny pixels or the same size as the original.
About the Image to Pixel Art
The Img Stop Image to Pixel Art Converter turns photos, drawings and logos into retro 8-bit style pixel art. Choose how big each pixel should be and reduce the colours to an automatic palette of 2–64 colours or a classic console and computer palette.
Palettes include black & white, 4 grays, Game Boy, PICO-8, NES, Commodore 64, CGA, sepia and blueprint, with no dithering, ordered dithering or Floyd–Steinberg. Export the art at true pixel size for game sprites, or at the original size for sharing – one image or many at once.
Key features
- Pixel size 2–64From fine detail to big, chunky blocks.
- Auto paletteReduce the image to 2–64 of its own best colours.
- Retro palettesGame Boy, PICO-8, NES, Commodore 64, CGA, sepia, blueprint, B&W and 4 grays.
- DitheringNone, ordered or Floyd–Steinberg for smooth shading with few colours.
- Pixel gridShow a grid between pixels for a pattern or bead-art look.
- Two export sizesReal tiny pixels or the same size as the original. Bulk supported.
How to use the Image to Pixel Art
- Add an image Drop one image or several.
- Set the pixel size Pick a value from 2 to 64.
- Choose palette and dithering Try auto colours, Game Boy, NES or PICO-8, and a dithering mode.
- Export Download at tiny pixel size or the original size.
Image to Pixel Art at a glance
| Price | Free, no watermark |
|---|---|
| Pixel size | 2–64 |
| Palettes | Auto 2–64, B&W, 4 grays, Game Boy, PICO-8, NES, C64, CGA, sepia, blueprint |
| Dithering | None, ordered, Floyd–Steinberg |
| Bulk | Yes – many images at once, ZIP download |
| Processing | In your browser – photos are not uploaded |
When to use it
- Make sprites and backgrounds for indie and retro games.
- Turn your profile photo into an 8-bit avatar.
- Create cross-stitch, bead or LEGO mosaic patterns with the pixel grid.
- Give posters and thumbnails a retro video game style.
- Convert art into PICO-8 or Game Boy colours for fantasy console projects.
Tips for the best result
- Larger pixel sizes keep the subject readable as bold pixel art.
- Floyd–Steinberg dithering makes gradients look smoother with few colours.
- Export real tiny pixels for game engines, then scale up with nearest-neighbour.
- Simple images with clear shapes convert best.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a picture into pixel art?
Add it to the Img Stop Image to Pixel Art Converter, choose a pixel size and palette, then download. The image is rebuilt from square blocks of limited colours.
Can I use the Game Boy or NES colour palette?
Yes. Choose Game Boy, NES, PICO-8, Commodore 64 or CGA from the palette list.
What does dithering do in pixel art?
Dithering mixes dots of the available colours to fake extra shades. Ordered dithering gives a regular pattern; Floyd–Steinberg looks more natural.
Can I export the pixel art at its real small size?
Yes. Export real tiny pixels (one pixel per block) for games, or keep the same size as the original for sharing.
Is the pixel art converter free?
Yes, it is free with no watermark, and the images never leave your browser.
Learn more
- Halftone – the printing technique behind many photo effects
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