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In-depth articles for pixel artists, indie game devs and total beginners — covering everything from your first 16×16 sprite to shipping a finished game.
How to Make Pixel Art for Beginners — Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Complete beginner's guide to making pixel art. Learn canvas size, color palettes, drawing techniques, shading, and how to create your first sprite — free browser tools included.
Read article →How to Convert an Image to Pixel Art — Settings Guide for the Best Results
Step-by-step guide to converting any image to pixel art. Learn which pixel size, palette and dithering settings work best for portraits, landscapes and game assets.
Read article →12 Best Pixel Art Color Palettes in 2026 — Pico-8, NES, Game Boy & More
Explore the most popular pixel art color palettes used by indie developers and artists. Compare Pico-8, NES, Game Boy, DB32, Sweetie-16 and more — with usage notes.
Read article →Pixel Art for Indie Game Developers — Asset Workflow Guide 2026
Complete pixel art workflow for indie game developers. Create sprites, tile sets, sprite sheets and character animations for Unity, Godot and GameMaker. Free tools included.
Read article →What is Pixel Art? A Complete Guide to the Retro Digital Art Form
Learn what pixel art is, where it came from, why it's thriving in 2026, and how to start creating it — complete guide with history, styles, tools and tips.
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