Pixel Image Converter
Convert images into pixel art online. Adjust pixel size, brightness, contrast, saturation; use built‑in or custom palettes; download PNG or SVG.
What is a Pixel Image Converter?
A pixel image converter turns a regular picture into clean, retro‑style pixel art. Instead of simply blurring the image into a mosaic, a good converter emphasizes a visible pixel grid, crisp edges, and controlled colors. With this tool, you upload an image, tune a few intuitive sliders, and instantly see a faithful, stylized pixel look. You can keep the original mood using an extracted palette, or lean into classic retro aesthetics using built‑in palettes like Pico‑8. When you're done, export a PNG for web and social, or an SVG that uses a rect grid with crisp edges for print and vector editing.
How the Pixel Image Converter Works
Pixel Grid
Choose a pixel size and the image is down‑sampled into a grid of blocks. Larger blocks produce a bold, retro look; smaller blocks preserve more detail.
Image Adjustments
Brightness, contrast, and saturation are applied before color reduction, so you can shape the tonal range and punchy edges that suit pixel art.
Color Mapping
Either quantize colors automatically or map every block to a fixed palette (e.g., Pico‑8). You can also extract a palette from your image for a natural look.
Export
PNG uses integer scaling to keep edges sharp. SVG exports a rectangle per pixel cell with shape‑rendering set to crispEdges, great for print and resizing.
Why use this Pixel Image Converter
Crisp edges
Integer scaling and a non‑smoothed preview keep pixels sharp.
Palette control
Pick from built‑in palettes, extract from the image, or paste your own HEX list.
Practical outputs
PNG for web/social; SVG for print, stickers, and vector apps.
Fast iteration
Immediate preview while you drag sliders, so you can converge quickly.
Step‑by‑Step: Convert Your Image to Pixel Art
Upload a PNG/JPG/WebP or try the sample.
Set Pixel Size (1–64). For most photos, 6–12 balances clarity and detail.
Adjust Brightness/Contrast/Saturation to remove haze and punch up edges.
Choose a palette: built‑in, from‑image, or paste a custom HEX list / Lospec text.
Preview and export as PNG or SVG with crisp edges.
Parameter Guide
Pixel Size
Sets how blocky the pixel art looks; larger = bolder.
Brightness / Contrast / Saturation
Applied before color quantization.
Palette
Built‑in, from image (2–32 colors), or import from HEX / Lospec text.
Scale & Background
PNG at 1x/2x/4x/8x; SVG is resolution‑independent; transparent or solid background.