Can I get 8-bit instead of 16-bit?

Yes. Add “8-bit, very low resolution” to the note for chunkier pixels.

Can I use it for a game sprite?

It is great for concept art and avatars. For production sprites you may still want to clean up the edges or remove the background.

Is this the opposite of “unpixelate”?

Yes. To fix a blurry, pixelated photo instead, use Unpixelate Image.

How much does it cost?

Each image costs 12 credits. The exact cost is shown on the button before you confirm.

What if the generation fails?

If the AI fails to produce a result, the credits are returned to your balance automatically. Purchases follow our refund policy.

What happens to my photos?

Photos are used only to create your result and are never shown publicly. You can delete your creations from your account at any time; see the privacy policy for retention details.

Can I use photos of celebrities, strangers or children?

Only photos of adults who agreed to it, or of your own pets. No celebrities, no photos of people without their permission, and no photos of minors. Sexual or harassing content is not allowed. We may refuse or remove content that breaks these rules.

Can I post the result on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube?

Yes, you can share what you create. Please label it as AI-generated, respect the people in your photos, and add music through the platform so it stays licensed.

AI photo tool

Photo to Pixel Art Generator

Upload a photo, get a retro pixel-art version of it.

Photo to Pixel Art Generator costs 12 credits per image and is usually ready in under a minute. Credits come in one-time packs with no subscription, and there is no free trial.

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Photo to Pixel Art Generator before and after example

Make yours: Photo to Pixel Art Generator

Your image

Optional note

1K image

I have the right to use this photo and the person shown is an adult who agreed to it. No celebrities, no minors. Acceptable use

12 creditsFailed generations are refunded

What is Photo to Pixel Art Generator?

Turn a selfie, pet, car or landscape into pixel art that looks like it came from a classic video game — a visible square grid, a small color palette and clean hard edges, not a blurry mosaic.

The default is a detailed 16-bit style. Write “8-bit”, “Game Boy green” or “isometric” in the note for other looks.

How it works

1Upload a clear photo.
2Press Generate — the credit cost is shown on the button.
3Preview the result and download it in full quality.

Photo tips

Use the highest-resolution version you have.
JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB.
Only upload images you have the right to edit.

What the AI keeps

Subject, pose and composition
Recognizable features and colors

What the AI changes

Rendering becomes a pixel grid
Palette is reduced

Price

Each image costs 12 credits, shown on the button before you confirm. If a generation fails, the credits go back to your balance automatically.

See plans and credit packs

Frequently asked questions

Results are AI-generated and can vary between runs. Trend names belong to their respective owners; templates on this site are independent and unaffiliated.