AI Pixel Art Generator

Describe what you want and get it as pixel art.

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AI Pixel Art Generator

AI Pixel Art Generator

Make pixel art from a description or turn a photo into pixel art. Choose a retro style - 16-bit, 8-bit, isometric, handheld green, cozy pastel or 1-bit - and get your picture in seconds.

AI Pixel Art Generator

Pixel art is the look of classic video games: pictures built from visible square blocks of color, with hard edges and a small palette. Drawing it by hand means placing every pixel yourself. This AI pixel art generator gives you the same look in seconds, two ways. With Text, you describe a scene, a character or an object - a knight in front of a castle at sunset, a cozy ramen shop on a rainy night, a dragon curled around a treasure chest - and the AI draws it as pixel art. With Photo, you upload a picture and the AI converts it, keeping the subject, the pose, the composition and the main colors, so a photo of your dog becomes your dog as a retro game sprite. Six styles cover the main flavors of the genre: detailed 16-bit, chunky 8-bit, isometric dioramas, the four-shade green of old handheld consoles, soft cozy pastels and stark black-and-white 1-bit. People use it for game concept art and mood boards, profile pictures, stream overlays, posters, stickers and gifts. It works in the browser on a phone or a computer, and there is nothing to install.

At a glance

InputA text description (up to 400 characters) or one photo (JPG, PNG or WebP)
Styles16-Bit, 8-Bit, Isometric, Handheld Green, Cozy Pastel, 1-Bit
OutputJPG, about 1024 px. Text: square, portrait or landscape, 1 to 4 images. Photo: the shape of your photo
SpeedAbout 10 to 15 seconds per image
PricingText: 1 credit per image. Photo: 2 credits. Free tier available

Text or photo

Two tools in one.

Text to pixel art

Describe a scene, a character or an item and get it drawn in pixels. Generate up to four versions at once.

Photo to pixel art

Convert a photo while keeping the subject, the pose and the composition. The result has the shape of your photo.

Six retro styles

Pick the era you like.

From 8-bit to isometric

16-Bit, 8-Bit, Isometric, Handheld Green, Cozy Pastel and 1-Bit, each with its own palette and level of detail.

See it before you pick

Every style card shows the same sample scene so the differences are easy to compare.

Fast and simple

No pixel-by-pixel work.

Ready in seconds

A picture takes about 10 to 15 seconds.

No drawing skills needed

A sentence or a photo is enough to start.

How to make pixel art

Two ways in, one click out.

STEP 1

Start from text or a photo

Pick Text to describe what you want, or Photo to upload a picture you want to convert.

STEP 2

Choose a pixel style

16-Bit, 8-Bit, Isometric, Handheld Green, Cozy Pastel or 1-Bit. Each card shows what the style looks like.

STEP 3

Generate and download

Your pixel art is ready in about 15 seconds. Download it as a JPG.

What people use it for

Game concepts

Sketch characters, items and scenes for a game idea or a pitch.

Profile pictures

Turn a selfie or a pet photo into a pixel avatar.

Streams and channels

Make retro panels, banners and emote ideas.

Posters and wallpapers

Create pixel scenes for a wall, a desktop or a phone.

Gifts and cards

Give someone a pixel version of a favorite photo.

Stickers and merch

Design pixel artwork for stickers, shirts and pins.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make pixel art with AI?

Choose Text and describe what you want, or choose Photo and upload a picture. Pick a pixel style and generate. The pixel art is ready in about 15 seconds.

Is this pixel art generator free?

There is a free tier and no credit card is needed to try it. Text costs 1 credit per image and Photo costs 2 credits.

Can I turn a photo into pixel art?

Yes. Switch to Photo, upload your picture and choose a style. The subject, the pose and the composition are kept.

What pixel art styles are there?

Six: 16-Bit, 8-Bit, Isometric, Handheld Green, Cozy Pastel and 1-Bit.

Can I make a pixel art character or avatar?

Yes. Describe the character in Text mode, or upload a selfie or a pet photo in Photo mode to get a pixel version.

Can I use the result in a game?

You can use it as concept art or as a starting point. It is a pixel-style picture, not a sprite on an exact grid, so game assets usually need cleanup in a pixel editor.

Does it make transparent sprites?

No. Images have a background. Run the result through the Image Background Remover to cut the subject out.

What size is the image?

About 1024 pixels on the short side, saved as a JPG. In Text mode you choose square, portrait or landscape; in Photo mode the result follows your photo.

Can it make animated pixel art?

This tool makes still images. To add motion to a picture, try the AI Photo Animator.

Can I use the pictures commercially?

You can use the images you generate in your own projects. Do not use it to copy characters or artwork that belong to someone else.

Good to know

A pixel-art look, not a sprite file — The picture is drawn in pixel-art style at about 1024 px. It is not a tiny sprite on an exact grid, so it may need cleanup before it goes into a game engine.

No transparent background — Images are saved as JPG with a background. Use the Image Background Remover if you need a cut-out.

Photos are redrawn — In Photo mode the AI redraws the picture as pixel art, so small details and faces are simplified.

Each run is different — Generating again gives a new version. Use the same description and style for the closest match.

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Make something in pixels

Describe an idea or upload a photo and get pixel art in seconds.