The fastest photo to pixel converter online. Authentic palettes and instant PNG export — private, fast, and free at www.phototopixel.art.
Upload an image, preview the original without distortion, tune pixel settings, and export a crisp PNG.
Purpose-built controls and pixel-accurate rendering to convert photo to pixel art with speed and quality.
True nearest-neighbor scaling, no blur. Choose exact pixel size and export at up to 2K width.
Game Boy, C64, NES, and PICO-8 palettes for authentic retro looks. Or keep the original colors.
Runs 100% in your browser. Images never leave your device.
Lightweight site, optimized for SEO and speed. Instant load via CDN.
Keyboard-friendly controls, proper contrast, and ARIA labels.
No account needed. Download unlimited pixel art outputs, watermark-free.
Three simple steps to convert a photo to pixel art with PhotoToPixel.art.
Drag & drop, paste, or click to pick any image (PNG, JPG, WebP).
Pick how chunky you want the pixels and optionally restrict colors for a retro vibe.
Export a crisp PNG optimized for sharing or game sprites.
Real feedback from artists and indie devs using our photo to pixel art converter.
“Exactly what I needed to turn references into pixel concepts. Simple, fast, gorgeous UI.”
“The palette presets are spot-on. Feels like exporting straight to NES sprites.”
“Everything runs locally which is perfect for student projects and privacy.”
Free photo to pixel art for everyone. Pro soon.
Everything about converting a photo to pixel art at PhotoToPixel.art.
Yes. The core tool on www.phototopixel.art is free, with unlimited conversions and no watermark.
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using HTML Canvas and JavaScript.
Game Boy (4), C64 (16), NES (54), PICO-8 (16), and Game Boy Color (32). You can also keep the original colors.
Yes, outputs are yours. See our Terms for details.
