Pixelate

    Turn any image into nostalgic pixel art with customizable pixel sizes and color palettes, ideal for retro gaming aesthetics or unique creative assets.

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    Key Benefits

    Instant pixel art conversion – Convert photos or illustrations into pixel art for games, posters or avatars

    Customizable resolution – Choose grid sizes from 16 px to 256 px to control blockiness and detail, from classic 8‑bit sprites to high‑resolution pixel styles

    Flexible color palettes – Extract colors automatically or build custom palettes; adjust palette size to achieve simplified 4‑8 color looks or richer 16+ color outputs

    Noise & background control – Smooth jagged edges with "Remove Noise" and clear backgrounds with "Remove Background," perfect for creating clean sprites or isolated assets

    Consistent retro aesthetic – Save and reuse custom palettes and settings to keep a cohesive look across multiple images or animation frames

    How It Works

    1

    Upload an image

    Select from your library or drag & drop a high‑resolution image to get started.

    2

    Adjust the color palette

    Use the automatically extracted palette or create your own by adding colors, entering hex codes and setting the palette size.

    3

    Choose the pixel grid size

    Pick from predefined grid sizes (16 px, 32 px, 64 px, 128 px, 256 px) to control the amount of pixelation.

    4

    Apply optional settings

    Enable "Remove Noise" for smoother edges and "Remove Background" to isolate the subject.

    5

    Generate & refine

    Click generate, review the result, and adjust palette, grid size or options until you achieve your desired pixel art.

    Use Cases

    Retro game assets

    Create authentic pixel sprites, character animations, and environment tiles with customizable palettes for indie games

    Stylized portraits & avatars

    Transform photos into distinctive pixel art portraits for social media, gaming profiles, and brand identity

    Mobile game UI elements

    Design pixel-perfect icons, buttons, and interface elements that maintain crisp edges at any screen size

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