pixelartmakerPixel Art Generator
One-click pixel art generation in classic console styles. Choose 8-bit, SNES, Game Boy, Commodore 64 or Atari 2600 — the generator handles palette, pixel size and contrast for you.
Drop an image here or click to upload
PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF, SVG — processed entirely in your browser
Generate pixel art in any retro style
The generator handles the messy parts of converting an image into authentic retro pixel art: palette selection, pixel size, contrast and dithering. Pick a preset that matches the era you want and the generator applies the real historical palette plus pixel sizes tuned to that hardware.
What can I generate pixel art from?
Photos & sketches
Selfies, pet photos, landscape shots, scanned hand-drawn sketches — all convert beautifully with the right preset.
Game screenshots
Turn modern HD captures into faux-retro frames. Great for trailers and social posts.
Logos & icons
Instant 8-bit branding from your existing logo. Print as stickers, pixel embroidery, or in-game UI.
Concept art
Quickly prototype how a character or environment would look as a sprite before committing to hand-drawn assets.
Frequently asked questions
A tool that turns ordinary images into authentic pixel art by reducing resolution and mapping colors to a limited retro palette.