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How to Turn a Photo into Pixel Art

3 min read · Updated October 2026

Pixel art is popular for games, avatars and retro posts. This tool shrinks your photo into big squares and can limit the colours too.

Try it now: Pixel Art Converter

Free, no sign up, and the file stays on your device.

Open Pixel Art Converter

How to convert

  • Open Pixel Art Converter and add your pictures.
  • Choose the number of squares across, from 32 to 128.
  • Choose how many colours to keep.
  • Press Make pixel art and download the PNG.

Choosing settings

  • 32 squares gives chunky, game-like art.
  • 96 or 128 keeps more detail.
  • Fewer colours gives a stronger retro look.

Frequently asked questions

Is my file uploaded?

No. The work happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.