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Img2Pixel.com - Image to Pixel Art

Image to Pixel Art Demo
(Pixel Size: 8 · Palette: Apollo)

Turn any image into pixel art - all processed locally, instant and 100% private.

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Img2pixel – The Ultimate Image to Pixel Art Converter

What Is Img2pixel?

Img2pixel is a powerful, browser-based tool that instantly converts any image to pixel art. With support for both fixed and custom color palettes, you can transform photos, pictures, illustrations, or screenshots into beautiful retro-style pixel graphics — all processed locally in your browser with no uploads or server-side processing.

What image formats can I upload?

Supported formats include JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, AVIF and WebP.
You can upload an image in two ways:
  • Drag and drop it into the upload area
  • Click “Select File” and choose one from your computer

How Do Pixelation Settings Work?

Convert your image to pixel art with full control:

Pixel Size: Sets how large each pixel block appears. Higher values create bigger, chunkier pixels.
Color Count: Defines how many colors are used when Auto (K-Means) is selected — typically 8, 16, or 32.
Dithering: Adds pattern-based blending to simulate extra colors and smoother gradients.
Grid: Use the “Show Grid” checkbox to overlay pixel borders. You can also customize grid color and opacity.

What palette options are available?

You can apply different palette types to control how your image to pixel output looks:
  • Auto (K-Means): Extracts dominant colors from your image
  • Built-in Palettes: Includes PICO-8, GameBoy, NES, Lost Century, Arne16, DB16, Sweetie16, Endesga32
  • Custom Upload: Load your own .gpl, .json, or .pal files
  • Lospec Import: Enter a slug (e.g. arq4) or paste a URL from Lospec.com. For detailed steps, see the next question below.
  • Manual Palette: Click “+ Add Color” to build your palette manually. 

How do I import a palette from Lospec?

You can add custom palettes using the palette import input field. Currently, palettes can be imported directly from Lospec Palette List.

To import a palette from Lospec:
  1. Visit https://lospec.com/palette-list
  2. Browse or search for a palette you like.
  3. Click on the palette to view its details.
  4. Copy the URL of the palette page (e.g. https://lospec.com/palette-list/arne16).
  5. Paste the full URL or the slug (e.g. arne16) into the "Import from Lospec" input.
  6. Click the Import button.
The palette will be loaded and automatically added to the bottom of the palette dropdown menu. You can then select and use it like any other palette.

How can I download the result?

Click the “Download” button to save your pixelated image as a PNG file..
No registration. No watermarks.

Having issues with your image to pixel art conversion?

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